Jadaliyya (Liban), 19/11/2014
A breakdown recently occurred in negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Mauritania over a new fisheries protocol ; the protocol is a cornerstone of relations between the two, albeit a contentious one. The previous partnership agreement (expiring at the end of 2014) contained somewhat progressive measures, thanks to the lobbying efforts of local fishermen and activists. However, these measures may now be at risk of reversal due to the breakdown in recent negotiations. Having been (…)