In 2002, in connection with the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, the European Union adopted the principle of multiannual planning for Community waters.
I 2002, agus athchóiriú á dhéanamh ar an gComhbheartas Iascaigh, ghlac an tAontas Eorpach le prionsabal na pleanála ilbhliantúla in uiscí an Chomhphobail.