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The conflict between France and the UK is not just about the migration crisis. French fishermen will block access to three ports and the Channel Tunnel.
In the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais), many boats no longer leave. They no longer have access to British waters and the British refuse to let them return. In reaction, French fishermen will block three ports and the Channel Tunnel. The ambition? Prevent the traffic of goods coming from the United Kingdom. On the other hand, there is no question of attacking fishermen. “Considering the situation, I don’t want to bother the fishermen, it’s not the priority”, explains Olivier Leprêtre, president of the Hauts-de-France Regional Fisheries Committee.
In the sights of French fishermen: the European Commission. According to them, it must oblige the British government to respect its commitments and let French boats fish in British waters. 150 French sailors have still not received a license. “I have my request, but I have no news, I am waiting”, testifies a fisherman from Boulogne-sur-Mer. In the meantime, the latter is fishing on the French side, but he has a big shortfall.
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