<p>Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier promised Thursday that Brussels would stand by Europe's fishing crews after Britain leaves the union.</p>.<p>The post-Brexit trade deal that he struck with Britain will see the UK fleet increase its catch in waters once subject to EU quota rules.</p>.<p>"This agreement will require efforts," Barnier said. "I know the European Union will support its fishermen and women. It will accompany them."</p>
<p>Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier promised Thursday that Brussels would stand by Europe's fishing crews after Britain leaves the union.</p>.<p>The post-Brexit trade deal that he struck with Britain will see the UK fleet increase its catch in waters once subject to EU quota rules.</p>.<p>"This agreement will require efforts," Barnier said. "I know the European Union will support its fishermen and women. It will accompany them."</p>