The European Parliament has approved a new fisheries agreement with Mauritius, running from 2022 to 2026, which increases the EU tuna fleet's annual catch quota from 4,000 to 5,500 tonnes. In return, the EU will pay Mauritius €2.9 million over four years, with an additional €1.165 million per year to support Mauritius's fisheries and maritime policies. The deal is expected to bolster the Mauritian economy by creating jobs and contributing to the country's position as the third largest tuna supplier to the EU. The agreement will be implemented as soon as the European Commission informs the Mauritian government, and underscores the complexity of fisheries negotiations, with the rapporteur suggesting the need for a transitional tonnage threshold for fishing activities during negotiation periods.