Fishermen in Spain are protesting proposed EU cuts that would reduce fishing days in the Mediterranean, arguing that the plan could destroy the industry, harm the economy, and cost 17,000 jobs.
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00:00Fishermen in Spain have begun a two-day strike to protest the proposed European cuts that
00:06would largely restrict the number of days they can fish in the Mediterranean.
00:10Thousands gathered on Monday in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in
00:14the capital, Madrid, to demonstrate against the planned cuts that would see the number
00:19of days at sea for trawlers drop from the current 130 per year to 27 or 28 days.
00:26The protesters argued that the EU's plan is based on flawed data and a lack of respect
00:32for local fishermen.
00:33The European Commission has said the plan aims to boost fish stocks and biodiversity.
00:54The Spanish government has opposed the proposed cuts.