Stéphane Rambaud is concerned about the disappearance of traditional fishermen in Var

Indeed, the last three professionals who wish to continue practicing this ancestral fishery risk being forced to stop their activity if the exemption authorizing fishing with this type of trawl is not maintained. Obtaining the "Entreprise du Patrimoine vivant" label for this type of fishing would be justified given the age of this tradition on the Var coasts.

WRITTEN QUESTION

Stéphane Rambaud has therefore drawn the minister's attention: "France has requested that this exemption only be extended by one year, i.e., until May 2025," points out the Var parliamentarian. Angry, the deputy adds: "The State, without any consultation with the professionals concerned, has decided to impose a fleet exit plan for vessels using this type of trawl. The immediate consequence is the disappearance of this ancestral fishing activity, even though the most recent studies have shown their low environmental impact. It is inconceivable that this heritage activity, which contributes to the cultural influence of France, should disappear in general indifference." The elected official continues: "The fishermen who carry out this activity do so on small wooden vessels of eight to ten meters, built between 1931 and 1981, based in the harbors of Toulon and Hyères, and are asking to be allowed to continue their trade. That is why, faced with this situation of imminent death, I asked the minister to indicate the measures he intended to take to allow a revision of France's position."