Annick Girardin reportedly told parliament in Paris yesterday that her administration was "ready to use. retaliation measures" against the Channel Islands.
The Honorary Consulate is also closing its offices in Jersey. Credit: PA Images
The Normandy region of France has cut ties with Jersey in a row over new fishing licenses.
French officials say there are more restrictions placed on the licenses than was ever agreed with Jersey s External Relation s Minister, Senator Ian Gorst.
They are calling on the national government to refer the case to the European Commission.
At no time, during the many exchanges we had with Ian Gorst, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jersey, was there any question of additional criteria subject to the issuance of licenses. We ask the French government to intervene with the European Commission so that the terms provided for in the trade and cooperation agreement are respected and applied.
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The deal has been hailed by French officials who have praised negotiators for not giving up.
Bertrand Sorre, a member of Emmanuel Macon’s La République En Marche! party, said: “Access is guaranteed to all fishermen who were fishing in this area until the end of April and during this period the final licenses will be awarded by the United Kingdom on proposals from the regional fisheries committees.”
In a post on Twitter, Ms Girardin said: “Perseverance pays off.
French fishermen can now land in Jersey (Image: GETTY)
A fishing boat in the territorial waters of Jersey (Image: GETTY)