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RECOMMENDATION (12475/2024 – C100108/2024 – 2024/0159(NLE))

On the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024–2029)

A-10-2025-0028

Committee on Fisheries · Rapporteur: Eric Sargiacomo

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Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Guinea-Bissau (2024–2029). The Protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels and provides €85 million over five years, including €4.5 million annually for sectoral support. The rapporteur recommends approval, stressing sustainable development and Parliament's full information.

Committee position. The Committee on Fisheries recommends that Parliament approve the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and its Protocol.

Key points

  1. Parliament consents to the conclusion of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Guinea-Bissau (2024–2029).
  2. The Protocol provides fishing opportunities for freezer shrimp trawlers, freezer fin-fish and cephalopod trawlers, small pelagic trawlers, tuna freezer vessels and longliners, and pole-and-line tuna vessels.
  3. The EU contribution is €85 million over five years, with €17 million per year, of which €4.5 million supports sustainable fisheries management and local fishing communities.
  4. Shipowners pay licence and capture fees, bringing the total estimated financial envelope beyond €100 million over five years.
  5. The Agreement should promote genuine sustainable development in Guinea-Bissau's fisheries sector and increase added value retained in the country.
  6. Parliament should be fully and promptly informed at each stage of the Protocol's procedures, renewal, and implementation.
  7. The Committee on Budgets advises approval and stresses that support should meet objectives of sustainable exploitation, aquaculture, ocean development, marine protection, and blue economy.
  8. Future agreements should include an impact assessment of previous agreements to guide negotiations.
  9. The Commission should analyze the impact of circumvention of the agreement by European-linked vessels under local flags and take corrective measures if needed.

Who is affected

  • EU fishing vessels from member states gain access to Guinea-Bissau waters under the Protocol.
  • Guinea-Bissau receives financial support for fisheries management and sectoral development.
  • Local fishing communities in Guinea-Bissau benefit from sectoral support.

Figures and deadlines

  • €85,000,000 total EU financial contribution for the Protocol's duration.
  • €17,000,000 per year EU contribution.
  • €12,500,000 annually for access to fishery resources.
  • €4,500,000 per year for sectoral policy support.
  • Protocol signed on 18 September 2024.
  • €150,560,000 in commitment and €135,275,000 in payment appropriations on line 08 05 01 in 2025 Draft Budget.

Legal basis: Article 43(2) and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), and Article 218(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.