Fishing visit

Maltese national Joe Borg, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, is visiting Malta for a few days for a series of meetings with political leaders and representatives of the Maltese fishing industry. From FishUpdate.com:

..The discussions will focus on the Green Paper on a future Maritime Policy for the European Union, which is one of the strategic objectives of the Barroso Commission. This Green Paper, currently being prepared by a Steering Group of Commissioners, chaired by Commissioner Borg, will be published at the end of May 2006. Its publication will launch an EU-wide consultation of all stakeholders on the economic, social and environmental benefits to be derived from greater integration of our maritime activities. As a maritime nation, Malta has an important role to play in this process..

He will also meet the President of Malta, Mr Eddie Fenech Adami, and Mr Alfred Sant, Leader of the Opposition. In his meeting with fisheries stakeholders, Commissioner Borg will listen to their concerns and suggestions and discuss issues of importance to them. He will also encourage them to take part fully in the creation of the Mediterranean RAC which will facilitate their involvement in fisheries management...