02:16A group of French fishermen attempted to block the Port of Calais on Friday as well as the Eurotunnel, in a standoff with the UK over licenses to operate in British waters.
The regional committee that represents fishermen announced that protesters are 'very motivated' to block freight bound for the UK amid the dispute.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.
France: French fishermen block Port of Calais over Brexit fishing license row
A group of French fishermen attempted to block the Port of Calais on Friday as well as the Eurotunnel, in a standoff with the UK over licenses to operate in British waters.
The regional committee that represents fishermen announced that protesters are 'very motivated' to block freight bound for the UK amid the dispute.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.
A group of French fishermen attempted to block the Port of Calais on Friday as well as the Eurotunnel, in a standoff with the UK over licenses to operate in British waters.
The regional committee that represents fishermen announced that protesters are 'very motivated' to block freight bound for the UK amid the dispute.
The French Maritime Minister has stated that about 150 French boats have been denied permits to operate in British waters.
Talks to resolve the post-Brexit row are in a stalemate, with the UK insisting that most applications for licenses have been granted.