Fisheries

The UK, Germany, Sweden last night stood firm against pouring more taxpayers money down the fisheries subsidies drain. A stream of fishing ministers had spent the night chanting the economic plans of North Korea and demanded more subsidies to support their pet projects and rich fishermen. You can listen to the debate @ http://video.consilium.europa.eu/webcast.aspx?ticket=775-979-12041 It … Read more

Corporate Welfare 101 You hear of the idea of corporate welfare and when you meet it your still shocked. Tonight, European fishing ministers are meeting to thrash out a deal on the reform of the billions of euros we – taxpayers – give fishermen each year. 21st Century v 1937 Some countries want to reform … Read more

Where Do Countries Spend Your Money   Who Gets The Money In Spain And, just in case you thought the Spanish government and politicians really were working to protect the small scale fleet, well look at where they have been using your money.  The Rich Get The Prize The patten of the large scale industrial … Read more