Danmarks Fiskeriforening PO (DFPO) has sent comments to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. They warn that a new way of recalculating quotas can push some companies above the legal quota limits. DFPO asks for eight years so firms can adjust without punishment.
They also point out that when catches are moved to the Fisheries Reserve, some firms may break rules without doing anything wrong. DFPO says no one should be punished for technical changes.
Young fishermen should benefit.
The draft law says all withdrawn quotas go to the Fisheries Reserve. DFPO wants them to go to the scheme for young fishermen instead. If that is not possible, DFPO asks that young fishermen at least get access to part of the reserve.
The group reiterates its call for 5% of the blue whiting quota to be allocated to the Fisheries Reserve. Today, only 0.2% is moved, which DFPO says does not solve the issue.
More changes needed
DFPO also wants:
- Extra quota for small-scale mackerel fishing.
- Faster handling of fishing permits.
- Higher limits for shrimp quotas in Skagerrak and Kattegat.
- New rules so fish can be landed or sold locally, cutting CO₂ and costs.
The new regulation is set to start in January 2026. DFPO expects another round of talks later this year.