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    Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset

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    Posted on May 2, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Arbitrators issued a mixed ruling on the UK-EU fishing dispute, affecting Britain's Brexit reset. The English sandeel ban was deemed disproportionate.

    Mixed Ruling on UK-EU Fishing Dispute Amid Brexit Reset

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Arbitrators asked to settle a dispute between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit fishing rights have given a mixed ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said on Friday.

    The case, which could complicate Britain's planned "reset" of relations with the bloc, concerned whether a British ban on fishing sandeels in its North Sea waters breaches the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

    Britain argues that the fishing ban is necessary, given the role sandeels play in the food chain of predators - larger fish, marine mammals, and seabirds such as puffins.

    British boats do not fish for the sandeels, but the small eel-like fish are caught by Danish fleets and used as animal feed and as a source of oil.

    The three-person panel of arbitrators found that the ban in English waters was not "proportionate" and breached Britain's obligation to grant access to its waters to fish sandeels. Britain therefore needs to take the necessary measures to comply with its ruling.

    However, the panel dismissed the EU's arguments against the ban in Scottish waters, as well as EU claims that the fishing ban as a whole was discriminatory and not based on the best available scientific advice.

    Britain said the ruling fully upheld its decision to close Scottish waters and did not necessarily mean that it was obliged to reverse the closure of English waters. 

    "We will undertake a process in good faith to bring the UK into compliance on the specific issues raised by the tribunal," a British government spokesperson said. 

    The European Commission said it welcomed the ruling, noting the finding that the fishing ban in English waters breached Britain's obligations.

    "While the EU fully supports the protection of the marine ecosystem and the long-term sustainability of fisheries, it is essential that any unilateral measures are consistent with the commitments and principles in the TCA," it said.

    The EU executive said Britain had to inform it within 30 days of the measures it plans to take to comply with the ruling.

    In financial terms, the case is trifling. Britain puts the revenue loss for non-UK vessels at 45 million pounds ($60 million) in a worst-case scenario.

    Politically, it could prove awkward.

    Britain and the EU are preparing a summit on May 19 that could lead to closer defence cooperation and pave the way for agreements to ease agricultural and food trade. The EU wants fishing rights in UK waters to be part of the discussions.

    ($1 = 0.7524 pounds)

    (Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop. Editing by Bart Meijer, Mark Potter and Elaine Hardcastle)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Arbitrators ruled on the UK-EU fishing rights dispute.
    • •The UK ban on sandeel fishing in English waters was deemed disproportionate.
    • •The ruling supports the UK's closure of Scottish waters.
    • •The EU seeks fishing rights discussions at the upcoming summit.
    • •The financial impact is minor, but political implications are significant.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the UK-EU dispute over post-Brexit fishing rights, particularly concerning the sandeel fishing ban.

    2What was the arbitrators' ruling?

    The ruling found the UK sandeel ban in English waters disproportionate, but upheld the closure of Scottish waters.

    3What are the implications of the ruling?

    The ruling could complicate Britain's Brexit reset plans and impact upcoming UK-EU discussions on fishing rights.

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