Economy
Brussels maintains infringement procedure against Portugal over incidental dolphin catches
The European Commission has moved to the second stage of an infringement procedure against Portugal for failing to monitor and prevent the accidental capture of protected dolphin species in fishing activities. Portugal has two months to respond and implement necessary measures under the Habitats Directive; failure to do so may result in the case being referred to the European Court of Justice.
Why it matters
This is a formal EU legal process regarding environmental compliance, which may eventually lead to changes in national fishing regulations or state policy, but has no immediate or direct impact on your daily life.Useful?
