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The European Commission has today activated the crisis mechanism of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), allowing Member States to compensate the sector for the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
The European Maritime Affairs fund for 2012-2027 still has 760 million euros available
The Government announced today that it has paid 319,000 euros to the fishing sector following losses caused by bad weather, covering 58 applications out of a total of 511 approved.
The mayor of Nazaré says he is concerned, noting that 'fishing and related activities play a structuring role in the local economy and are essential to the livelihood of many families.'
The request follows adverse weather conditions in recent weeks, which have prevented fishermen from going out to fish.
The project aims to find solutions to social problems and to enhance the local fishing area.
