Nearly €6 billion in subsidies fuel Spain’s ravenous fleet

Out-of-control subsidies have helped Spain build up a fleet that breaks the law at home and abroad

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fraga Estévez":

"… according to the ICIJ analysis. The agreements have the support of Carmen Fraga Estévez, the EU Parliament’s most powerful legislator on fisheries issues. A sha …"

"… the Guinean government €450,000 ($639,000) a year for fishing licenses. Fraga Estévez declined requests for interviews from ICIJ.    Spanish member o …"