Maltese MEP Thomas Bajada addresses the European Parliament, welcoming the European Commission’s approval of using emergency funding for fishermen affected by the higher fuel prices.During his address, Bajada said that in Malta the price of fuel has doubled, alongside an increase in the price of bait, hitting hard the small scale fishermen.He explained that as a result, consumers are also facing higher prices as fishermen find it harder and less safe to go out in sea. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Bajada took this opportunity to call for a revision of the state aid framework for fisheries, calling for more flexible state aid for this round of emergency funding.The MEP emphasised the need for these funds, saying that it is also the Commission’s responsibility to look out for the fisheries sector, like it has looked out for other bigger sectors such as aviation.Have you noticed higher fish prices?Video Credits: Thomas Bajada/Facebook•