The European Commission has imposed a ban on common sole fishing for French vessels in areas 7h, 7j and 7k, effective from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The quota for the common sole population in these areas allocated to France in 2024 is deemed to be exhausted, making it prohibited for French vessels to fish for this species in these areas. The regulations will be directly applicable to all member states and will take effect immediately upon publication.