The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

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12.5.2026 A10-0121/10

Amendment 10

Niclas Herbst

on behalf of the PPE Group

Report A10-0121/2026

Isabella Lövin

The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

(2024/2127(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Recital AZ

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
AZ. whereas natural predation forms part of the Baltic ecosystem; whereas there is a growing population of certain protected species in the Baltic Sea such as grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbosinensis); whereas significant impact by seals and cormorants on juvenile cod survival, particularly for Western Baltic Cod, may occur as well as on aquaculture and fishing gear; whereas scientific evidence shows that they have mostly a localised species- and stock-specific impact on fish populations, while data on the extent of this impact are mostly limited and need to be improved through monitoring and targeted research; whereas all factors affecting fish populations have to be considered in order to rebuild Baltic Sea fish stocks; whereas an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management should also integrate environmental factors; whereas addressing these interactions requires targeted and effective management measures based on the best available science and dialogue with all stakeholders; whereas on the adoption of a European cormorant management plan aimed at mitigating the growing impact of cormorants on fish stocks, fisheries and aquaculture, Parliament outlined a series of potential measures to address the ongoing challenges posed by cormorant populations;	AZ. whereas natural predation forms part of the Baltic ecosystem; whereas there is a growing population of certain protected species in the Baltic Sea such as grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbosinensis); whereas significant impact by seals and cormorants on juvenile cod survival, particularly for Western Baltic Cod, may occur as well as on aquaculture and fishing gear; whereas scientific evidence shows that they have mostly a localised species- and stock-specific impact on fish populations; whereas all factors affecting fish populations have to be considered in order to rebuild Baltic Sea fish stocks; whereas an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management should also integrate environmental factors; whereas addressing these interactions requires targeted and effective management measures based on the best available science and dialogue with all stakeholders; whereas on the adoption of a European cormorant management plan aimed at mitigating the growing impact of cormorants on fish stocks, fisheries and aquaculture, Parliament outlined a series of potential measures to address the ongoing challenges posed by cormorant populations;

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12.5.2026 A10-0121/11

Amendment 11

Niclas Herbst

on behalf of the PPE Group

Report A10-0121/2026

Isabella Lövin

The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

(2024/2127(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Stresses the need for the Commission to take urgent and effective action in response to the pressures exerted by great cormorant populations on Baltic Sea fish stocks, ensuring that measures are proportionate, regionally adapted and implemented through effective, targeted and locally tailored management interventions based on the best available scientific data, while enabling Member States to apply practical and situation-specific mitigation measures where necessary in order to address local impacts effectively, thereby supporting the long-term sustainability of fisheries in affected coastal areas;

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12.5.2026 A10-0121/12

Amendment 12

Niclas Herbst

on behalf of the PPE Group

Report A10-0121/2026

Isabella Lövin

The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

(2024/2127(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Strongly condemns the growing presence of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, with operations that bypass key regulatory standards, increasing the risk of oil spills and other environmental hazards; stresses the potential harm to marine ecosystems, local fisheries and human health; calls on the Commission to explore further measures to combat Russia’s shadow fleet, especially in the Baltic Sea region; calls for enhanced regional cooperation and stricter enforcement to mitigate these risks and protect the Baltic’s marine resources; highlights the importance of ensuring the full enforcement of sanctions against Russia;	43. Strongly condemns the growing presence of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, with operations that bypass key regulatory standards, increasing the risk of oil spills and other environmental hazards; stresses the potential harm to marine ecosystems, local fisheries and human health; further notes concerns that Russian fishery products continue to reach the EU market through existing trade channels, highlighting the need to ensure the effective closure of any loopholes that may undermine the objectives of EU restrictive measures; calls on the Commission to explore further measures to combat Russia’s shadow fleet, especially in the Baltic Sea region; calls for enhanced regional cooperation and stricter enforcement to mitigate these risks and protect the Baltic’s marine resources; highlights the importance of ensuring the full enforcement of sanctions against Russia;

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