Summary
The European Parliament calls for an end to commercial whaling in Norway and urges the Commission to prevent whale products from transiting through EU ports. 10 12.09.2017
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environment
international relations
Key points
- The European Parliament calls on Norway to end all commercial whaling operations and follow the international moratorium.
- There is significant concern that a high percentage of whales killed are female or pregnant, which threatens population stability.
- Norway is urged to withdraw its reservations regarding the protection of large whale species.
- The Parliament regrets that Norway provides subsidies to the whaling industry and urges an end to this practice.
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