China News Agency, Paris, November 26 (Reporter Li Yang) The fishery dispute between France and the United Kingdom continues. French fishermen took action on the 26th local time to block traffic in the English Channel, aiming to protest against the British side and urge it to resolve the fishery license as soon as possible. problem.
French fishermen took blockade actions at three French ports close to the English Channel and the Channel Tunnel that day.
The three ports are Saint-Malo, Calais and Westream.
Dozens of French fishing boats took action at relevant locations to prevent ferries from Britain from entering the port.
French fishermen used cars to block the cargo passage of the Channel Tunnel in the afternoon.
A live video showed that traffic in the Channel Tunnel was blocked, and a large number of trucks lined up outside the tunnel to wait for passage.
The operation of French fishermen to block the tunnel is expected to last several hours.
French TV station BFM stated that the action to block the port may only be of symbolic significance, and that the sea winds and waves will not make it possible for the fishermen's plan to be fully implemented; but the blocking of the Channel Tunnel is "more threatening", mainly due to the large amount of trade between the United Kingdom and the European continent. The tunnel is carried out.
The French Fisheries Organization stated that French fishermen just want to get their fishing licenses, and the UK must abide by the Brexit agreement reached with the European Union.
Loebherte, chairman of the Upper France Fisheries Committee, believes that British goods can enter the European market, while French fishermen find it difficult to enter British waters.
British officials expressed “disappointment” over the related protest actions that blocked traffic, and demanded that the French side ensure that there are no illegal activities during the protest actions and that trade activities should not be affected at the same time.
The relevant fisheries disputes are caused by the fishing rights issue in the relevant waters after Brexit. At present, the main focus issue is the issue of fishing licenses.
According to the Brexit agreement, French fishermen can continue to operate in British waters, provided they can prove that they have fished there.
France and the United Kingdom have not reached an agreement on the content and nature of the relevant certification documents.
The French side said it is still applying for about 150 fishery licenses from the British side.
French Minister of European Affairs Bohn and Britain’s Brexit Minister Frost are still negotiating on fisheries disputes, but no significant progress has been made.
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