The Danish government has agreed to transfer DKK 1.3 billion ($200 million) from the EU's Brexit reserve to fishermen and their local communities as reparations for the loss of opportunities following the UK's exit from the EU.
"It was a hard blow for many fishermen when the British closed the door last year and said goodbye to Europe," said Danish fisheries minister Rasmus Prehn. "Reality changed drastically, and quotas suddenly decreased...businesses and related companies were hit hard on earnings."
"We have now, with a broad majority in the Folketing [Danish parliament], agreed on an agreement on direct compensation of a total of DKK 1.3bn for fishermen, supporters and local areas. It is only fair and reasonable."
Of the figure, DKK 841m has been set aside for those fishermen who suffered a direct quota loss, and DKK 25m to compensate for those fishermen who do not own quotas [...]
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