Five Years After Brexit, French Fishing Fleet Shrinks by 90 Boats

A new report details the lasting impact of Brexit on French fishermen. Five years after the UK left the European single market, the sector is still shrinking. The UK's exit limited European Union access to British fishing waters. EU fishermen, including the French, had to reduce their catch quotas by 25%. In France, 90 fishing boats have been scrapped. They lost their licenses to operate in UK waters after the Brexit transition ended. This reduction has damaged the entire fishing industry. The effects are strongest in the Brittany region, a major fishing area. The findings come from a report filed from the port of Guilvinec.