The European Union made a commitment to manage certain stocks under multiannual plans within the framework of agreements with Norway and other neighbouring countries, as early as 1996.
Bhí an tAontas Eorpach tar éis gabháil uirthi cheana féin stoic áirithe a bhainistiú de réir pleananna ilbhliantúla igcomhthéacs na gcomhaontuithe a rinneadh leis an Iorua agus le tíortha comharsanacha eile ó 1996 ar aghaidh.