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DRAFT BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT (COM(2024)0285 – C100108/2024 – 2024/0159(NLE))

On the 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)

BUDG-PA-765009

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: JeanMarc Germain

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This draft opinion assesses the budgetary aspects of the Council Decision on the EU-Guinea-Bissau Fisheries Partnership Agreement Protocol (2024-2029). It notes the financial contribution and calls for scrutiny of support effectiveness and financial programming.

Committee position. The Committee on Budgets concludes that it can advise the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the proposed Council Decision on the Protocol.

Key points

  1. The financial contribution for the entire Protocol duration is EUR 85,000,000, or EUR 17,000,000 per year, with EUR 12,500,000 annually for access to fishery resources and EUR 4,500,000 annually for sectoral policy support.
  2. Support under the Protocol should meet objectives in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, ocean development, marine protection, and blue economy, and should be scrutinized for effectiveness.
  3. The Protocol with Guinea-Bissau was signed on 18 September 2024.
  4. A transfer of EUR 17,000,000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 12,500,000 in payment appropriations was approved for 2024 on budget line 08 05 01.
  5. Financial programming for line 08 05 01 must cover obligations for 2025-2027, subject to annual budgetary decisions; the 2025 Draft Budget and Council Position include EUR 150,560,000 in CA and EUR 135,275,000 in PA.
  6. The Committee on Budgets advises the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the proposed Council Decision.

Who is affected

  • The European Union and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, as parties to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement Protocol.
  • EU fishing vessels, which gain access to Guinea-Bissau's fishing zone under the Protocol.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 85,000,000 total financial contribution for the Protocol duration.
  • EUR 17,000,000 per year financial contribution.
  • EUR 12,500,000 per year for access to fishery resources.
  • EUR 4,500,000 per year for sectoral policy support.
  • EUR 17,000,000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 12,500,000 in payment appropriations transferred for 2024.
  • EUR 150,560,000 in CA and EUR 135,275,000 in PA for line 08 05 01 in the 2025 Draft Budget and Council Position.