Spain, France, and Ireland are protesting Norway's unilateral decision on mackerel fishing quotas and the reduction of cod quotas for European vessels in Svalbard, a move also followed by Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The countries argue that Norway's actions violate the Paris agreement and pose a risk to local populations. The issue will be discussed in an upcoming European Council of Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries. The European Commission is set to propose the 2022 fishing opportunities in the North Atlantic at a meeting in December, emphasizing the need for balance between environmental, biological, economic, and social sustainability.