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BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT (COM(2024)0236 – C100087/2024 – 2024/0133(NLE))

On the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

BUDG-AD-765016

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Hélder Sousa Silva

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The Committee on Budgets assesses the proposal for a Council decision on the Protocol (2024-2029) with Cabo Verde, noting the financial contribution and urging compliance with budgetary rules. It advises the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval, while demanding that the Commission respect the Interinstitutional Agreement for future agreements.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets advises the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the proposal.

Key points

  1. The financial contribution for the Protocol is EUR 3 900 000 (EUR 780 000 per year), based on a reference tonnage of 7 000 tonnes and sectoral support.
  2. Support should meet objectives of sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, ocean development, marine protection, and blue economy, linked to the Samoa Agreement.
  3. Recommends impact assessments of previous agreements to guide future negotiations and renewals.
  4. Notes the Protocol had not entered into force at the beginning of the year and was signed on 23 July 2024.
  5. Recalls that amounts for fisheries agreements entering into force after 1 January must be put in reserve, and use requires a transfer under Article 31 of the Financial Regulation.
  6. The Commission must only sign protocols when appropriations are available on the operational line.
  7. Expresses concern that no transfer request was submitted before signing; notes the Commission used unused Greenland appropriations for Cabo Verde.
  8. Considers this practice does not respect the IIA and that appropriations must be used for their intended purpose, but accepts it as an exception due to the small amount.
  9. Demands Commission compliance with the IIA for future agreements regardless of amount.
  10. Stresses financial programming for line 08 05 01 must cover 2025-2027; notes amounts in the 2025 Draft Budget and calls for scrutiny in 2026 and 2027.

Who is affected

  • The European Commission, which must follow budgetary procedures for fisheries agreements.
  • Cabo Verde, as the partner country receiving financial support for its fisheries policy.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3 900 000 total financial contribution, EUR 780 000 per year.
  • Reference tonnage of 7 000 tonnes, annual access amount EUR 350 000.
  • Sectoral support EUR 430 000 per year.
  • Line 08 05 01 in 2025 Draft Budget: EUR 150 560 000 in commitments, EUR 135 275 000 in payments.