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 Protocol (2024-2029) to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Guinea-Bissau, which allows EU vessels to fish in Guinea-Bissau's waters and supports sustainable fisheries development.¶¶ The Protocol provides an annual EU contribution of EUR 17,000,000, split between access to resources and sectoral policy support, and aims to enhance cooperation and responsible fishing.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Development proposes approving the Protocol, emphasizing the need for enhanced control and surveillance to combat illegal fishing.¶¶
Key points
- The Protocol covers five years and allows Union vessels to fish for demersal species, small pelagic species, and tuna in Guinea-Bissau's fishing zone.¶
- The Protocol aims to update the framework in line with common fisheries policy priorities, scientific advice, and regional fisheries management recommendations.¶
- The EU's annual financial contribution is EUR 17,000,000, with EUR 12,500,000 for access and EUR 4,500,000 for sectoral policy development.¶
- The rapporteur emphasizes the need to step up control and surveillance of fishing activities to tackle illegal fishing effectively.¶
- The Committee on Development calls on the Committee on Fisheries to recommend approval of the draft Council decision.¶
Who is affected
Figures and deadlines
- EUR 17,000,000 per year total financial contribution.¶
- EUR 12,500,000 per year for access to fishery resources.
- EUR 4,500,000 per year for sectoral fisheries policy development.