OPINION (12475/2024 – C100108/2024 – 2024/0159(NLE))
On the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Implementing Protocol (2024-2029) to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
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Committee on Development · Rapporteur: Udo Bullmann
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The Committee on Development proposes approving the draft Council decision on the Implementing Protocol (2024-2029) to the EU-Guinea-Bissau Fisheries Partnership Agreement, which sets fishing opportunities and financial support for five years.¶¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Development recommends approval of the draft Council decision on the Implementing Protocol.¶¶
Key points
- The Protocol covers five years, allowing EU vessels to fish for demersal species, small pelagic species, and tuna in Guinea-Bissau's waters.¶
- The EU will contribute EUR 17,000,000 per year: EUR 12,500,000 for access and EUR 4,500,000 for sectoral fisheries policy development.¶
- The Protocol aims to enhance cooperation for sustainable fisheries and responsible exploitation, based on scientific advice and regional fisheries management recommendations.¶
- The committee stresses the need to step up control and surveillance to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, which threatens the blue economy.¶¶