Minister Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir to propose fisheries law amendments in upcoming parliamentary session

The Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir, plans to introduce proposals for amendments to fisheries laws at the upcoming parliamentary session. This development was announced on the government’s official website. While specific details of the proposed changes were not disclosed, they are expected to address issues such as transparency and related parties, coastal fishing, marine protected areas, and modifications to fishing fees regulations. Additionally, there are intentions to present a proposal for a parliamentary resolution regarding a new fisheries policy.