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RECOMMENDATION (COM(2024)0479 – C100227/2024 – 2024/0263(NLE))

On the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark

A-10-2025-0099

Committee on Fisheries · Rapporteur: Emma Fourreau

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Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Greenland/Denmark, which sets fishing opportunities and EU financial contributions. The protocol covers access for EU vessels to fish species like cod and Northern prawn, with an annual EU contribution of EUR 17 296 857, including sectoral support for Greenland's fisheries policy. The report highlights concerns about overfishing and data gaps, and calls for increased support to coastal communities, better data collection, and stronger regional fisheries governance.

Committee position. The Committee on Fisheries recommends that Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the Implementing Protocol, as reflected in the draft legislative resolution.

Key points

  1. Parliament consents to the conclusion of the Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Greenland/Denmark.
  2. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish species such as cod, Greenland halibut, redfish and Northern prawn, with an annual EU financial contribution of EUR 17 296 857.
  3. The report notes that fishing opportunities are set annually and expresses concern that TACs for several species exceed scientific advice, posing a threat to fish populations.
  4. It calls for continued efforts in data collection and the fight against overfishing, following scientific advice for setting TACs and applying the precautionary principle.
  5. It asks the EU to provide increased support to coastal fishing communities, respecting indigenous peoples' rights and involving them and NGOs in the agreement.
  6. It calls for repositioning the agreement in regional fisheries governance, strengthening cooperation and transparency within RFMOs and with coastal states.
  7. The budgetary assessment notes the financial contribution for the entire protocol is EUR 103 781 000, with annual amounts for access and sectoral support.
  8. It calls on the Commission to explain the need for provisional application and to provide information on budgetary implications, given the previous protocol remains in force until April 2025.
  9. It recommends that for future agreements, an impact assessment of the added value and socio-economic benefits be taken into account.
  10. It concludes that the Committee on Budgets advises the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the proposal.

Who is affected

  • EU vessels fishing in Greenland's waters, gaining access to species like cod and Northern prawn.
  • Greenland's fisheries sector and coastal communities, receiving EU financial support and sectoral assistance.
  • Indigenous peoples and NGOs in Greenland, who should be involved in the agreement.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 17 296 857 per annum, comprising EUR 14 096 857 for access rights and EUR 3 200 000 for sectoral support.
  • EUR 103 781 000 total financial contribution for the entire duration of the new Implementing Protocol.
  • EUR 16 992 434 in commitment appropriations transferred in DEC 15/2024.
  • EUR 150 560 000 in commitment and EUR 135 300 000 in payment appropriations on line 08 05 01 in the 2025 budget.

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