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Both sides are “totally stuck” on fish.
Both sides are “totally stuck” on fish.
2/ I’m told that the UK has offered 3 year status quo on access in the 12m to 200m zone of the U.K. EEZ but after that UK would have a free hand.
3/ On quota UK is seeking €300m of demersal fish from the value of what the EU currently catches, I’m told.
Michel Barnier has demanded 10 years reciprocal access with penalties if access is limited after that. On quota he has stuck to the 15-18% offer
Michel Barnier has demanded 10 years reciprocal access with penalties if access is limited after that. On quota he has stuck to the 15-18% offer
4/ I’m told the U.K. is “hard core on the sovereignty stuff” on the other issues