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BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT (COM(2025)0511 – C100346/2025 – 2025/0287(NLE))

On the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)

BUDG-AD-781450

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Olivier Chastel

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The Committee on Budgets assesses the proposal for a Council decision on the EU-Cook Islands fisheries protocol (2025-2032), noting its financial contribution and recommending approval. It highlights concerns about budget scrutiny, the disconnect between budgetary decisions and consent, and calls for future impact assessments.

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

Key points

  1. The financial contribution for the seven-year protocol is EUR 3 220 000, with EUR 1 155 000 for access and EUR 2 065 000 for sectoral support.
  2. The support should enable EU vessels to fish, promote sustainable fisheries, protect the marine environment, and ensure decent working conditions.
  3. The support links to the Samoa Agreement's principles, including democratic principles and human rights, and strengthens EU presence in the region.
  4. Recommends that future agreements include an impact assessment of the previous agreement's added value and socio-economic benefits.
  5. Notes the approved transfer of EUR 1 161 000 in commitment and EUR 866 000 in payment appropriations, but regrets the disconnect from the consent decision.
  6. Urges the Commission to avoid pre-empting consent decisions in the future by linking budgetary and agreement decisions.
  7. Regrets that budget amounts are cumulative and not broken down by fisheries agreement, hindering parliamentary scrutiny.
  8. Concludes that the Committee on Budgets advises the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the proposal.

Who is affected

  • EU vessels fishing in Cook Islands' waters, the Cook Islands government, and the EU institutions involved in budget and fisheries decisions.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 3 220 000 total financial contribution for the seven-year protocol.
  • EUR 165 000 annual access amount, EUR 1 155 000 for the duration.
  • EUR 295 000 per year for sectoral support, EUR 2 065 000 for the duration.
  • EUR 1 161 000 in commitment and EUR 866 000 in payment appropriations transferred.
  • 2025 budget includes EUR 90 590 000 in CA and EUR 93 655 000 in PA on line 08 05 01.
  • Reserve line 30 02 02 has EUR 59 970 000 in CA and EUR 41 620 000 in PA.