The European Union's Fisheries Ministers are convening to discuss fishing possibilities for 2025 in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea, with a focus on setting Total Allowable Catches (TAC) and quotas for each member state. The meeting is anticipating significant opposition, particularly from Spain, Italy, and France, who are united against the European Commission's proposal for a significant reduction in fishing days for the Spanish trawler fleet in the Mediterranean. This opposition stems from the proposed restrictions not achieving the target of maximum sustainable yield in 2025 and threats to the viability of the fishing industry. The article highlights the complex negotiations ahead, including a shared call for a moratorium on the current management plan and explorations of alternative strategies, while noting Spain's satisfaction with the EU's proposals for the Atlantic and North Sea, yet expressing concerns over the Norway lobster population in the Gulf of Cadiz.