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Draft report (2024/2123(INI)) 2025-06-07

Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

Committee on Fisheries

Amendment 1

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005,

Or. en

Amendment 2

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’),

Or. en

Amendment 3

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures,

Or. en

Amendment 4

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030,

Or. en

Amendment 5

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 on the European Green Deal (COM(2019)0640),

Or. en

Amendment 6

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the ICES Special Request Advice of 22 October 2020 entitled "EU request on review of innovative gears for potential use in EU waters and their impacts" (ICES Advice 2020, sr.2020.12),

Or. en

Amendment 7

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure,

Or. en

Amendment 8

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common fisheries policy (CFP),

Or. en

Amendment 9

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal,

Or. en

Amendment 10

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Or. en

Amendment 11

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the European Court of Auditors reports "Review 01/2022: Energy taxation, carbon pricing and energy subsidies" and "Special Report 26/2020: Marine environment: EU protection is wide but not deep",

Or. en

Amendment 12

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport,

Or. en

Amendment 13

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 12 May 2021 entitled ‘Strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030’,

Or. en

Amendment 14

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 21 February 2023 on the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector (COM(2023)100),

Or. en

Amendment 15

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 21 February 2023 on the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector (COM(2023)100),

Or. en

Amendment 16

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission Guide of November 2023 on Financing opportunities for the Green Energy Transition of Fisheries and Aquaculture supporting the energy transition in fisheries and aquaculture through EU funding opportunities under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework, NextGenerationEU and beyond,

Or. en

Amendment 17

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources,

Or. en

Amendment 18

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the study by the European Parliamentary Research Service of June 2023 entitled ‘Decarbonising the fishing sector’ (PE 740.225),

Or. en

Amendment 19

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2023 on the small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives,

Or. en

Amendment 20

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union,

Or. en

Amendment 21

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 12 July 2023 on the Decarbonisation of the Fishing Fleet (EESC NAT/895),

Or. en

Amendment 22

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the recommendations of 19 May 2025 of the North Sea Advisory Council on the Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy,

Or. en

Amendment 23

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 98/70/EC as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652,

Or. en

Amendment 24

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the advice of 28 November 2023 of the North Western Waters Advisory Council on the Communication from the Commission "On the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector",

Or. en

Amendment 25

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and the European Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030,

Or. en

Amendment 26

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Special Report 25/2023 of the European Court of Auditors of 15 November 2023 entitled ‘EU aquaculture policy: stagnating production and unclear results despite increased EU funding’,

Or. en

Amendment 27

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the recommendations of 27 September 2023 of the Baltic Sea Advisory Group on the energy transition of the Baltic Sea fisheries sector,

Or. en

Amendment 28

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2015 Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change,

Or. en

Amendment 29

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the advice of the North Western Waters Advisory Council of 28 November 2023 on the Commission Communication ‘On the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector’ (COM(2023)100),

Or. en

Amendment 30

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2023 Commission Communication entitled 'EU Action Plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries',

Or. en

Amendment 31

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 i (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the study by the European Parliament of March 2024 entitled ‘The Future of the EU Fishing Fleet: Innovation, adaptation and resilience’ (IPOL_STU(2024)759324),

Or. en

Amendment 32

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 i (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the European Court of Auditors Special Report 26/2020 entitled 'Marine environment: EU protection is wide but not deep',

Or. en

Amendment 33

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 j (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2023 European Court of Auditors special report titled 'EU aquaculture policy: Stagnating production and unclear results despite increased EU funding',

Or. en

Amendment 34

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 j (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Market Advisory Council (MAC) Advice of 29 April 2024 entitled ‘Energy Transition in EU Fisheries and Aquaculture’,

Or. en

Amendment 35

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 k (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2023 European Parliament Scientific Foresight Unit (STOA) report titled ' Decarbonising the fishing sector: Energy efficiency measures and alternative energy solutions for fishing vessels',

Or. en

Amendment 36

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 k (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 30 July 2024 on the Implementation of the Technical Measures Regulation,

Or. en

Amendment 37

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 l (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2025 EU Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change report on the EU 2040 targets titled 'Scientific advice for amending the European Climate Law - Setting climate goals to strengthen EU strategic priorities',

Or. en

Amendment 38

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 m (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2025 Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report titled 'European State of the Climate 2024',

Or. en

Amendment 39

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its position of 18 January 2024 on the state of play in the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and future perspectives,

Or. en

Amendment 40

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the communication from the Commission on the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector,

Or. en

Amendment 41

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Articles 3, 4, 9, 38, 174 and 349 of the Treaty of Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

Or. en

Amendment 42

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the communication from the Commission "EU Action Plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries",

Or. en

Amendment 43

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS),

Or. en

Amendment 44

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (IMO),

Or. en

Amendment 45

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Convention establishing the International Labour Organization (ILO),

Or. en

Amendment 46

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015 (the Paris Agreement),

Or. en

Amendment 47

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation No 1380/20131a on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP),
	_________________
	1a OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p, 22-61, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1380/oj

Or. en

Amendment 48

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/11392a of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004,
	_________________
	2a OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1–49, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1139/oj

Or. en

Amendment 49

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/28423a of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 of November 2023 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006 and (EC) No 1005/2008 and Regulations (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2017/2403 and (EU) 2019/473 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control,
	_________________
	3a OJ L, 2023/2842, 20.12.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2842/oj

Or. en

Amendment 50

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’ (COM(2019)0640),

Or. en

Amendment 51

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 j (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Commission communication of 17 May 2021 entitled ‘A new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU transforming the EU’s Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future’ (COM(2021)0240),

Or. en

Amendment 52

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 k (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2021 towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (2020/2120(INI)),

Or. en

Amendment 53

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 l (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 16 September 2021 on "Fishers for the future: Attracting a new generation of workers to the fishing industry and generating employment in coastal communities" (2019/2161(INI)),

Or. en

Amendment 54

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 m (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 3 May 2022 towards a sustainable blue economy in the EU: the role of fisheries and aquaculture sectors (2021/2188(INI)),

Or. en

Amendment 55

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2 n (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2023 on small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (2021/2056(INI)),

Or. en

Amendment 56

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require a pragmatic and economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet;	A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets are needed in order to combat climate change and avoid large costs on the economy and environment; whereas in order to reach these targets, a socio-economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing sector and its fleet is required;

Or. en

Amendment 57

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require a pragmatic and economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet;	A. whereas achieving climate neutrality by 2050 requires a just, inclusive and sustainable transition of the EU fisheries sector, based on a balance between environmental protection, social justice and economic viability, and supported by public investment and innovation;

Or. en

Amendment 58

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require a pragmatic and economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet;	A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require a pragmatic and economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet; taking into account that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old;

Or. en

Amendment 59

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require a pragmatic and economically viable approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet;	A. whereas the EU 2050 climate targets require an ambitious, socially just, and ecologically sound approach for the decarbonisation and modernisation of the EU fishing fleet;

Or. en

Amendment 60

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Aa. whereas the European fishing industry has already cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 % since 1990, and will have gone way beyond a 55 % cut by 2050; whereas this significant cut can be explained by the reduction in the European fleet, but also by improvements in the energy efficiency of vessels and increased fishing yields;

Or. fr

Amendment 61

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas, while the greenhouse gas emissions of the maritime shipping sector increased globally over the past few years, the emissions of the EU fishing fleet have decreased and continue to decrease, together with the downsizing of the fleet;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas tackling climate- and environmental-related challenges and reaching the objectives of the Paris Agreement are at the core of the 2019 Commission Communication titled ‘The European Green Deal’;

Or. en

Amendment 63

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas the EU fishing sector faces big challenges associated with climate change, from more adverse weather conditions at sea to fish stock migration due to warmer sea temperatures;

Or. en

Amendment 64

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas the EU fishing fleet has already reduced its CO₂ emissions by more than 50 % since the 1990s, an achievement that must be acknowledged when setting future targets;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Sebastian Everding, Anja Hazekamp

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union recognizes fish as sentient beings, capable of feeling pain, distress and a sense of wellbeing;

Or. en

Amendment 66

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A a. whereas it is urgent to address the triple planetary crisis caused by climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, which affects the ocean;

Or. en

Amendment 67

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A b. whereas the fight against climate change is necessary in order to avoid the most adverse effects on society and economy and to ensure that coming generations, including coming fishing generations, are better equipped to face the unavoidable effects of climate change;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A b. whereas, in the worst-case scenario, the European fishing fleet is estimated to emit 0.015% of global carbon emissions; considering that the EU fleet has already reduced its emissions by more than 52% compared to 1990;

Or. en

Amendment 69

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A b. whereas the energy products supplied for use as fuel for the purposes of navigation within EU waters (including fishing) are currently fully exempted from taxation under the Energy Taxation Directive;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Ab. whereas fish is the least energy-intensive animal protein and the one with the smallest carbon footprint;

Or. fr

Amendment 71

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A c. whereas the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) outlines the European Union’s commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies in the European Union;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Recital A c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A c. whereas seafood is the healthiest animal protein globally, with the lowest carbon footprint;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital A d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	A d. whereas there has been inadequate collective progress towards achieving the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement since it was adopted in 2015;

Or. en

Amendment 74

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas alternative fuels and engines proposed by current EU legislation are not yet commercially viable at scale, significantly increasing energy costs for the fleet and requiring substantial financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;	B. whereas alternative fuels and engines available on the market are not yet fully commercially viable at scale; whereas for their successful deployment, any significant increase in energy costs must be avoided, while support and investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development should be put forward and facilitated;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas alternative fuels and engines proposed by current EU legislation are not yet commercially viable at scale, significantly increasing energy costs for the fleet and requiring substantial financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;	B. whereas the transition to low-carbon propulsion systems require substantial investment in technological development, vessel design, crew training and port infrastructure, and must be accompanied by public support to ensure accessibility and affordability for all segments of the fleet, in particular small-scale and artisanal fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas alternative fuels and engines proposed by current EU legislation are not yet commercially viable at scale, significantly increasing energy costs for the fleet and requiring substantial financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;	B. whereas alternative fuels and engines proposed by current EU legislation are not yet commercially viable at scale, thereby temporarily increasing energy costs for the fleet and requiring substantial financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas alternative fuels and engines proposed by current EU legislation are not yet commercially viable at scale, significantly increasing energy costs for the fleet and requiring substantial financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;	B. whereas alternative fuels and engines are still technologies that are not yet commercially available at scale, and whereas this significantly increases energy costs for the fleet and requires substantial public and private financial investment for design, crew training, storage, handling systems and infrastructure development;

Or. fr

Amendment 78

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	B a. whereas the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), launched in 2023, is a valuable platform, designed to accelerate the energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector and to bring together stakeholders; whereas the ETP does not provide for the funding that is necessary for the energy transition;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	B a. whereas no single technology currently offers a definitive solution for the full decarbonisation of the fishing fleet, but developments and progress must be actively supported through research, demonstration projects and targeted investment;

Or. en

Amendment 80

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital B c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	B c. whereas accessible and scalable alternative fuels and technologies must be prioritised to enable a just and timely transition;

Or. en

Amendment 81

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital B c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	B c. whereas, although the small-scale coastal fleet represents 76% of all active fishing vessels operating in the European Union, it continues to face persistent challenges in fleet modernisation; notes that, despite the number of vessels, technological developments remain limited, notably in terms of adapted new hybrid engines, as well as the cost of alternative fuels, compared to fossil fuels, that distort the transition process; highlights the urgent need for targeted actions to support the transition of small-scale fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) hinder necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency, thereby affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 83

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) hinder necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency, thereby affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;	C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) are preventing the Member States and the regions from investing in the decarbonisation of their fishing fleets, and whereas this is undermining the necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency and affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets, especially in the outermost regions; whereas, therefore, there needs to be a review of the CFP and EMFAF to update the legislative framework and tailor it to meet current challenges;

Or. fr

Amendment 84

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) hinder necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency, thereby affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;	C. whereas improvements in safety and energy efficiency can be supported by EU funds under the rules of the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF); whereas recent studies show that future support instruments for fisheries should consider less restrictive conditions while, at the same time, applying restrictions to avoid overcapacity or overfishing at the level of individual segments or the entire national fleet to further strengthen the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) hinder necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency, thereby affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;	C. whereas Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) provisions include measures and financial support to improve vessel safety and energy efficiency; whereas those provisions could have been more ambitious when they were adopted; whereas those provisions will lead to greater competitiveness and profitability of EU fishers over time compared to non-EU fleets;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
C. whereas restrictive regulatory conditions imposed by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) hinder necessary improvements in safety and energy efficiency, thereby affecting the competitiveness and profitability of fishers compared to non-EU fleets;	C. whereas the regulatory conditions set by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) introduce criteria for improvements in safety and energy efficiency, while ensuring a balance to reduce overcapacity;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C a. whereas both the CFP and EMFAF accordingly need fundamental reform to make them better able to meet the needs of the decarbonisation and modernisation agenda; whereas any such reforms should fully respect the huge regional diversity of the EU fishing fleet and must not take a one-size-fits-all approach;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C a. whereas fishers, in particular small-scale operators, are essential allies in protecting marine ecosystems and should be fully involved in the implementation and monitoring of policies supporting the transition towards sustainable and low-impact fishing practices;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Sebastian Everding, Anja Hazekamp

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas modern fishing gear can negatively impact fish through increased pain, injuries, and even death, particularly due to the use of certain methods like electric pulse fishing and bottom trawling; whereas these practices can stress fish out, increase the likelihood of unwanted catches being discarded, and damage vulnerable marine habitats;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas innovation in the fishing sector, including with regard to gears and methods, plays a key role in enhancing sustainability and therefore needs to be supported, inter alia, with more efficient approval procedures as well as with support for a broader deployment of new innovative techniques;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits; whereas clear EU definitions should take account of the regional diversity of EU fisheries and aquaculture;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures is significantly undermining and delaying the potential environmental, technological and economic benefits;

Or. fr

Amendment 94

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing sustainability, but the absence of clear EU definitions and efficient approval procedures risks significantly delaying environmental, technological and economic benefits;	D. whereas innovative fishing gear can play a key role in enhancing environmental sustainability, operational efficiency and fuel consumption reduction, and should be supported through targeted investment, knowledge-sharing and faster evaluation;

Or. en

Amendment 95

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Da. whereas innovative fishing gear has to move from the prototype phase to the demonstration phase so that its efficiency and effectiveness can be tested in real use conditions, with the support of EMFAF;

Or. fr

Amendment 96

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	D a. whereas certain fishing techniques, such as towed gears and mobile bottom fishing, are highly fuel-intensive, generating considerable costs for the sector and a particularly high carbon footprint;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	D a. whereas no fishing gear is good or bad in itself, but its merit is dependent on how it is used and regulated; whereas an open, technology-neutral approach is needed;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	D b. whereas these fishing techniques also put at risk the sustainability of fisheries and the availability of fish in the medium- and longer-term; whereas they also harm the ecosystems on which those fisheries depend;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	D c. whereas these fishing techniques also have an impact on carbon sequestration;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	D d. whereas the European Court of Auditors stated that EU fisheries funds should not be used to fund actions increasing the fishing capacity of a vessel;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;	E. whereas it is crucial to invest in research into and the development of alternative engines and fuels, ways of improving vessels’ energy performance through retrofitting or innovative naval architecture, and low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;

Or. fr

Amendment 102

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;	E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research, development and effective use of low-impact fishing gear, including technologies that reduce bycatch, improve fuel efficiency and minimise seabed disturbance, in order to support a just and science-based transition towards sustainable fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;	E. whereas it is crucial to support and invest in the research and development of new fishing gears and methods, including low-impact fishing gear in order to reach the objectives of EU fisheries legislation and sustainability goals;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;	E. whereas it is crucial to invest in the research and development, including of low-impact fishing gear to help achieve sustainability goals;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	E a. whereas the current fuel tax exemption for the European fishing fleet, amounting to up to 1.5 billion euros per year, delays the transition toward carbon-neutral and low-impact fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital E b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	E b. whereas it is essential to take into account the full range of climate impacts of fisheries, including the impacts of some fishing activities on seabed ecosystems and the crucial role of the ocean in carbon sequestration and adaptation to the effects of climate change;

Or. en

Amendment 107

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 108

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture activities can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities, provided that they fulfil environmental, social and animal welfare criteria and that the EU promotes regenerative and low-trophic aquaculture activities such as shellfish farming;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities; whereas in this regard, extensive as opposed to intensive aquaculture has a particularly crucial role to play;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture are complementary sectors to EU fishing activities that can contribute to a broader decarbonisation of the EU aquatic food sector;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture are also key sectors in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities and to reduce the carbon footprint of imports;

Or. fr

Amendment 112

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
F. whereas aquaculture and algaculture can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;	F. whereas aquaculture, algaculture and shellfish farming can serve as complementary tools in the broader effort to decarbonise EU fishing activities;

Or. it

Amendment 113

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F a. whereas the development of the industrial aquaculture of carnivorous species require high volumes of fishmeal and fish oil from wild-caught fish, has a detrimental impact on climate, coastal marine ecosystems, water pollution, animal welfare and leads to competition for maritime space with small-scale fishers;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F a. whereas the Commission should provide targeted technical support to Member States to streamline licensing procedures and reduce regulatory burdens for aquaculture, making sustainable investments more attractive and ensuring a level playing field with third-country producers;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Fa. whereas the EU fishing fleet has reduced its emissions by 50 % since 1990, represents only 0.01 % of global emissions and nevertheless faces decarbonisation requirements that could impose disproportionate costs on it;

Or. es

Amendment 116

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F a. whereas improving working and living conditions on board is essential to ensure the well-being of fishers, attract new generations to the sector, and make the fisheries profession more inclusive, especially for women and young people;

Or. en

Amendment 117

France Jamet, Ton Diepeveen, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Fa. whereas the European Union accounts for less than 1 % of the world’s algae and aquaculture production, most of which comes from Asian countries, particularly China;

Or. fr

Amendment 118

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F a. Whereas the EU still depends on seafood imports for over 70% of its consumption;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F c. whereas the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) includes provisions to support decarbonisation, innovation and social sustainability in the fisheries sector, but its effective contribution depends on equitable access, reduced administrative burdens and full alignment with the objectives of a just and inclusive transition;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F c. whereas a successful transition of the fisheries sector requires an inclusive governance based on scientific evidence and the active involvement of stakeholders, including fishers, coastal communities, researchers and regional authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F d. whereas the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) seeks to guarantee the proper conservation and management of marine biological resources, and to ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of food supplies;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	F e. whereas outermost regions face specific constraints such as remoteness, insularity, small markets, and limited connectivity, which must be fully considered in the implementation of fisheries policies, including through adapted eligibility criteria under the EMFAF and flexibility in capacity and fleet renewal rules;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Decarbonisation and modernisation	Energy transition and modernisation

Or. fr

Amendment 124

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Decarbonisation and modernisation	Decarbonisation

Or. en

Amendment 125

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Context and challenges	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 126

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Context and challenges	Context, challenges and opportunities for a just transition

Or. en

Amendment 127

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Welcomes the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; stresses that the EU has established a regulatory framework with clear objectives to decarbonise the sector, by pricing greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector (such as through the Emissions Trading System, ETS), stimulating the demand for sustainable maritime fuels via progressive sectoral greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets (such as through Fuel Maritime EU) and the supply side (such as through maritime renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RNFBO) targets under the Renewable Energy Directive), and developing clean onshore power supply (such as through the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, (AFIR)); highlights the need for supplementary regulatory action to align with the maritime emissions reduction trajectory and the accelerated use of sustainable maritime fuels established in this existing regulatory framework; points out that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Reiterates the importance of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out that the ocean is in a state of emergency as increasing eutrophication, acidification, ocean warming and plastic pollution worsen its health, while the alarming trend of overfishing persists, leading to the depletion of over one third of global fish stocks. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take decisive action to ensure the sustainability of the ocean, the sector and all living beings dependent on it;

Or. en

Amendment 129

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Reaffirms the EU’s goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and that this objective has been enshrined in EU law; highlights that the path towards achieving this objective requires an inclusive approach and a just transition for everyone, to ensure that the transition of the sector secures the livelihoods of those dependent on it;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Stresses that achieving climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the European Green Deal and the UN Paris Agreement, requires a structured and inclusive transition in the EU fisheries sector; underlines that this transition must be based on a fair balance between environmental protection, economic viability and social cohesion, and must contribute meaningfully to the Union’s climate targets without undermining the resilience of fishing communities;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Welcomes the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; considers that a just transition toward carbon-neutral fisheries presents challenges, but also opportunities, including by reducing the dependence of the sector on the fluctuating prices of fossil fuels and creating an advantage in terms of competitiveness;

Or. en

Amendment 132

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it; considers it imperative that this nuanced and balanced approach takes full account of regional differences;

Or. en

Amendment 133

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the economic and social sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it, in compliance with the three pillars of sustainable development;

Or. fr

Amendment 134

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure the sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;	1. Takes note of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; points out, however, that the path towards achieving this objective requires a nuanced and balanced approach to ensure economic, social and environmental sustainability of both the sector and the livelihoods of those dependent on it;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	1 a. Recalls that the EU’s climate pathway must be anticipatory and guided by public responsibility, scientific knowledge and solidarity; calls for coordinated and long-term policy frameworks that embed fisheries within the Union’s broader decarbonisation efforts and ensure that no fleet segment or region is left behind;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	1 a. Stresses the need for a realistic and phased decarbonisation roadmap that aligns technological developments, logistical improvements, availability of alternative fuels and legislative timelines, to ensure feasible and effective implementation across all fleet segments;

Or. en

Amendment 137

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	1 a. Highlights that the ocean generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need, absorbs 30 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions, and captures 90 percent of the excess heat trapped by these emissions;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	1 a. Recalls the EU commitment to end harmful fisheries subsidies in line with the WTO agreement and SDG 14;

Or. en

Amendment 139

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	1 b. Calls on the Commission to establish an ambitious roadmap in its upcoming Ocean Pact for decarbonising fisheries with intermediate, enforceable milestones aligned with the EU Climate Law;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging;	2. Acknowledges that the shift to low-carbon propulsion and energy systems presents a significant challenge for the fisheries sector, in particular for smaller operators with limited financial and technical capacity; recalls that achieving an inclusive transition requires removing structural barriers to access, including high entry costs, lack of training, and insufficient port infrastructure; stresses that a one-size-fits-all approach is not suitable for the diversity of fleets, regions and socio-economic contexts across the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging;	2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging; emphasizes the urgent need for public funding for the renewal of the fleet, while ensuring safeguards are in place to prevent any increase in the ability of vessels to fish more;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging;	2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation objectives include the entire fishing fleet, where retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources will be challenging; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old and that the small-scale coastal fleet accounted for 76% of the active fleet in 2021;

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Amendment 143

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging;	2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; highlights that Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 excludes fish-catching and fish-processing ships; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources a priority to meet the established targets;

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Amendment 144

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Notes that the EU’s decarbonisation efforts target the entire fishing fleet, with particular emphasis on vessels over 12 metres in length; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging;	2. Notes that the EU’s energy transition efforts target the entire fishing fleet; notes that the average EU fishing vessel is over 31.5 years old, making retrofitting or upgrading to alternative energy sources challenging, especially in the outermost regions; notes that the renewal rate of vessels is close to zero;

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Amendment 145

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2a. Emphasises, therefore, that consideration must be given not only to modernisation, but also to the possibilities of vessel renewal, in order to achieve the EU’s decarbonisation objectives; regrets the fact that the current framework under the CFP and EMFAF is severely restricting the possibilities for public support, which is also deterring private investment in vessel renewal and actually making it impossible to decarbonise the EU fishing fleet; calls, therefore, for changes to be made to the current legislative framework;

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Amendment 146

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 a. Stresses that bottom trawling at sea emits as much carbon as aviation globally, and that, in Europe, it costs society up to €11 billion annually; calls on the Commission and on Member States to speed up efforts to phase out bottom trawling and other damaging fishing techniques in all marine protected areas in order to safeguard biodiversity and decrease emissions from the EU fishing fleet;

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Amendment 147

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2a. Calls on the Commission to include decarbonisation efforts in the criteria for the preferential allocation of fishing opportunities by the Member States for coastal fishing as an environmental criterion relating to Article 17 of the CFP; takes the view that fleet renewal and decarbonisation are important factors in attracting new generations;

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Amendment 148

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 a. Underlines that the transition to low-carbon and energy-efficient fishing practises must be inclusive and accessible to all segments of the sector, in particular small-scale and artisanal fishers, and supported by public investment, training and knowledge transfer;

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Amendment 149

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 a. Highlights that considerable fuel use reductions can be achieved by reducing fuel use intensity, notably by optimising fishing vessels and fishing gear or by adapting fishing behaviours;

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Amendment 150

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 a. Notes also that moves towards decarbonisation will entail specific challenges for the small-scale fleet and that its needs must be fully addressed in the development of EU policy;

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Amendment 151

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 b. Emphasizes that sustainable fisheries management is key to limiting fuel consumption and GHG emissions; points out that healthy and abundant fish populations can mean higher catches in spite of lower fishing efforts and allow a reduction of fuel use and other costs;

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Amendment 152

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 c. Draws attention to the particularly high environmental impact of bottom trawling, a fishing method that, by its very nature, contributes to carbon release from marine ecosystems;

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Amendment 153

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 d. Underlines that the ocean absorbs over 30% of global CO2 emissions, making it the world’s greatest ally in the fight against climate change and the actualization of the objective of achieving climate neutrality; considers that this dimension should be taken into account when elaborating decarbonisation scenarios;

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Amendment 154

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Notes that hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; while providing some prospects for the future, are not necessarily sustainable and are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed; stresses that decarbonisation should be also boosted by using existing tools and adopting a holistic approach, starting by significantly reducing fuel use intensity and improving energy efficiency;

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Amendment 155

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Recognises that, at present, no single propulsion of fuel technology offers a definitive solution for the full decarbonisation of the fisheries sector, due to the wide diversity of vessel types, operational profiles and regional contexts; stresses that the Union’s decarbonisation strategy must therefore remain technologically open and guided by science, avoiding premature standardisation or technological lock-in; underlines the need to step up targeted public investment in research, innovation and demonstration projects for alternative propulsion systems, with a view to supporting the development of safe, efficient and scalable solutions adapted to the needs of the sector;

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Amendment 156

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed; considers that a one-size-fits-all approach will not be appropriate as new technologies are developed and that the needs of individual fleets will need to be taken into consideration;

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Amendment 157

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Stresses that many new alternative fuels and propulsion systems, while promising, are not yet fully commercially viable at scale; highlights the need to provide support and investments to avoid increased fuel costs and overcome technical, logistical and economic barriers in order to ensure a just transition when decarbonising the fleet;

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Amendment 158

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Notes that current projections focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be subject to a thorough impact assessment;

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Amendment 159

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Stresses that using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels are required to meet the sector's decarbonisation objectives, and underlines that any related technical, logistical and economic barriers must be thoroughly addressed;

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Amendment 160

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Regrets that current communications and proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
3. Regrets that current legislative proposals focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;	3. Regrets that current initiatives focus on adopting hybrid engines and using hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels as replacements for fossil fuels; stresses that these alternatives, while promising, are not yet commercially viable at scale, at nearly twice the cost of diesel, and face technical, logistical and economic barriers that must be thoroughly assessed;

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Amendment 162

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 a. Highlights that, in the short term, advanced biofuels including green biogas are the most feasible alternative to diesel due to compatibility and transitional practicality; calls for priority access to these fuels and dedicated funding mechanisms to offset their higher cost and limited availability;

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Amendment 163

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3a. Emphasises that a change of propulsion necessarily entails, in addition to the adaptation of vessels, major changes to port infrastructure and facilities;

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Amendment 164

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 a. Calls for prioritising investment in green hydrogen production and port-based fuelling and electric infrastructure to support the roll-out of renewable propulsion systems;

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Amendment 165

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 a. Highlights the potential of hybrid solutions and wind-assisted propulsion as promising avenues for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the fisheries sector;

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Amendment 166

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3b. Notes that the diversity of Europe’s fishing fleets means that a variety of technological solutions need to be found that are tailored to suit each fishery; notes that alternative fuel solutions will not be able to meet the needs of all fleets; emphasises the need to assess the energy situation of fishing vessels in order to maximise their efficiency;

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Amendment 167

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;	4. Highlights the fact that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment from design to delivery and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels; emphasises that financing needs require an in-depth study by the Commission and solutions that also include savings products for Europeans and specialist banks, such as maritime banks, to offer financing with the support of a European guarantee for the financial products concerned and support from the European Investment Bank;

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Amendment 168

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;	4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels; stresses that it is essential that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, together with State Aid, can finance these investments;

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Amendment 169

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;	4. Highlights that small-scale and artisanal fisheries generally operate with lower environmental and carbon impacts and therefore play an essential role in the ecological and social fabric of coastal regions; stresses that decarbonisation measures must reflect this reality and avoid placing disproportionate burdens on these operators; underlines the need for tailored and accessible support schemes to ensure their viability, modernisation and contribution to sustainable marine systems;

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Amendment 170

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;	4. Highlights that decarbonising the EU fleet to accommodate low and zero-carbon technologies is associated with design challenges as it requires significant space for storage and crew training, which all will entail substantial investment; notes that renewing fishing vessels of different sizes will involve considerable costs as well as additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels and energy systems;

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Amendment 171

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;	4. Highlights that modernising the EU fleet to accommodate low-carbon technologies entails substantial investment and design challenges and requires significant space for storage and crew training; notes that renewing vessels over 12 metres could cost between EUR 22 billion and EUR 36 billion, according to the NWWAC, excluding additional investments in port infrastructure for alternative fuels;

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Amendment 172

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	4 a. Notes that long distance fleets operating in developing countries and on the high seas face the insurmountable obstacle that infrastructures such as ports, shipyards and storage centres for new fuels and propulsion systems in those countries are not prepared or suitable to meet the needs of decarbonised vessels;

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Amendment 173

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	4 a. Calls on the Commission, working in close cooperation with the Member States, to establish and implement support mechanisms for small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries that make it possible to tackle specific problems in this part of the sector;

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Amendment 174

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	4 b. Stresses the importance of considering the extraordinary geographical situation of the outermost regions and the difficulty their fleets have in complying with the decarbonisation and modernisation process that the technological and sustainable transition entails; therefore, calls for specific decarbonisation and modernisation measures to be promoted to address the needs of these fleets and regions;

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Amendment 175

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Stresses that the green transition in the fisheries sector must be supported by a coherent application of the CFP and a strategically aligned use of the EMFAF and other funding instruments; welcomes the fact that the current EMFAF introduces the possibility to contribute to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, and to improving those conditions without increasing their fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to in-shore and small-scale coastal fishing vessels, stresses that EMFAF contributes to the sustainability of fisheries and the blue economy, contributing to the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 14;

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Amendment 176

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure; highlights, therefore, the need for appropriate investments and funding to accelerate a scaled-up production of renewable fuels and the roll-out of appropriate infrastructure;

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Amendment 177

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is exclusively tied to the use of specific alternative fuels, the availability of which is still very limited; calls for mechanisms for prioritising the use of renewable low-carbon fuels compatible with current engines to be explored and for such fuels to be allocated as a priority to the fisheries sector over other hard-to-electrify sectors.

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Amendment 178

France Jamet, Ton Diepeveen, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation and unfairly penalising fishers;

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Amendment 179

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Takes note that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions, thereby creating difficulties for fleet modernisation;

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Amendment 180

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Regrets that, in some cases, funding is tied to the use of specific alternative fuels that are not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;	5. Considers that funding should not be tied to the use of specific alternative fuels, sometimes not yet available in some regions due to insufficient infrastructure, thereby creating obstacles to fleet modernisation;

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Amendment 181

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 a. Calls for the CFP to be applied across the board to all EU fishing fleets in order to ensure that fisheries and aquaculture activities are managed in a way that can generate socio-economic benefits, contributing to the availability of food products, as well as minimising the impact of their particular activities on habitats and marine ecosystems, while restoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield; considers that it must be applied taking into account the specific characteristics of the various sea basins; underlines the importance of fully mobilising the EMFAF to support the energy transition, as well as the socio-economic and environmental objectives of the CFP;

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Amendment 182

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5a. Emphasises that a comprehensive approach is necessary all the way along the maritime value chain (shipowners, ports, energy suppliers, shipyards, design consultancies, equipment suppliers, classification companies, financiers, researchers, etc.) and requires collaboration via initiatives such as the ‘zero emissions ships and ports’ programme;

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Amendment 183

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 a. Highlights the need for systemic changes in the food systems, taking into account the emissions of the processing sector and the whole supply chains, promoting short value chains, direct marketing arrangements and promoting new models for seafood production and consumption;

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Amendment 184

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 a. Believes that policy makers must engage with the industry at the local level to ensure that solutions are found in cooperation with the sector as opposed to being imposed from above;

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Amendment 185

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5a. Regrets the fact that the financial incentives are insufficient to meet needs, and maintains that new ways of providing financial leverage need to be developed and brought into play;

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Amendment 186

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5b. Emphasises that, with a view to finding specific, realistic ways of modernising the fleet, all stakeholders need to be involved in the discussions – the fisheries and aquaculture industry, but also shipyards and equipment suppliers, ports, shipowners, research centres, etc.; welcomes, in that regard, the work of the Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture;

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Amendment 187

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 b. Recalls that the ongoing evaluation of the CFP, and its possible future review, should assess and take into consideration the EU fleet's situation and necessary improvements to be done; highlights the importance of support through the CFP to reach an EU sustainable fishing fleet in its three dimensions, with the necessary and adequate funding in the future EMFAF for this purpose;

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Amendment 188

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 c. Stresses that the geographical remoteness, insularity and small size of the outermost regions require a differentiated approach to the decarbonisation of their fishing sectors; underlines that the specific characteristics of these regions, recognised in the Article 349 of the TFEU, must be fully taken into account when designing and implementing funding instruments, regulatory frameworks and innovation strategies; calls for the adaption of eligibility criteria and investment priorities under the EMFAF and other EU instruments to reflect the structural constraints and environmental vulnerabilities of the outermost regions, ensuring that the energy transition does not exacerbate inequalities or hinder the socio-economic sustainability of these territories;

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Amendment 189

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5c. Takes the view that it would make no sense to become less dependent on fossil fuels from third countries only to become dependent on other third countries for the construction and modernisation of the European fleet; demands that the EU’s strategic autonomy be systematically taken into account in any policy on energy transition or fleet modernisation, in particular as part of the future maritime industrial strategy;

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Amendment 190

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5d. Calls for the maritime industrial strategy to include the fishing fleet in its objective of supporting the blue economy and securing or regaining Europe’s global leadership in maritime technologies;

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Amendment 191

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 3

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Regulatory constraints	Modernisation

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Amendment 192

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 d. Underlines that shared sea-basins are particularly vulnerable to the environmental impact of harmful fishing practices, including those not carried out by EU vessels; calls for enhanced cooperation with third countries operating in the same maritime regions, notably within the framework of regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs), to exchange best practices, coordinate investment and establish common objectives for the decarbonisation and environmental sustainability of fisheries;

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Amendment 193

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	deleted

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Amendment 194

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies; highlights, in that regard, the importance of the CFP objectives to decrease overcapacity and overfishing; recalls that overcapacity is driving overfishing and is increasing competition for limited marine resources leading, to a loss of profitability and livelihoods for the fisheries sector; stresses that the objective of Article 22 of the CFP regulation is still not fulfilled and that cases of engine power fraud have been reported over the past years;

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Amendment 195

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies; calls for an urgent revision of the definition of fishing capacity in the CFP so that habitability spaces (cabins, toilets and washing facilities, galleys, etc.) necessary for crew welfare are excluded from the calculation in order to facilitate the installation of new technologies and improve working conditions on board;

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Amendment 196

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP has strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage; highlights that it is for Member States to manage their national capacity ceilings; points out that, for the fishing sector, the application of these limits together with the restrictive approach of Member States has erected barriers to the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;

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Amendment 197

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies; notes that many new technologies and engines will require more space, thereby essentially rendering existing capacity limits obsolete;

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Amendment 198

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies, and is preventing changes from being made as regards safety and improvements in fishers’ working conditions and basic comfort;

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Amendment 199

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies;	6. Stresses that the CFP imposes strict capacity limits based on gross tonnage, restricting the installation of new propulsion systems and fuel storage technologies, as well as social spaces or improvements for vessel safety and stability;

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Amendment 200

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6a. Believes that a fisheries management system, such as the one currently in place throughout the GSAs – in the Mediterranean and elsewhere – based on monitoring of fishing effort by means of fishing days and maximum catch quotas, already introduced by the EU directly or via the GFCM for most of the most important stocks from the point of view of conservation and commercial value, may warrant a revision of the CFP approach, including at structural policy level; takes the view that revision efforts of that kind should provide for more flexible use of EMFAF with a view to supporting fleet renewal, thus improving environmental efficiency and on-board safety for crew;

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Amendment 201

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Stresses that the modernisation of the EU fishing fleet is a key component of the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient sector and should address both technological and human challenges, ensuring that energy efficiency, digital capacity and operational safety are pursued hand in hand with the improvement of working conditions on board; calls for public support to prioritise vessel upgrades that deliver both environmental gains, social progress and enhanced capacity for proper on-board conservation of catches, including cold storage and preservation systems, within national capacity ceilings;

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Amendment 202

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Reiterates that increased gross tonnage or reconfigured vessel design to accommodate alternative propulsion or safety improvements must not be equated with overfishing capacity; stresses that decoupling of capacity and effort is necessary for a fair and fact-based policy framework;

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Amendment 203

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Believes that the challenges faced by the industry as a result of fleet decarbonisation and modernisation should be addressed as part of a wider and fundamental reform of the CFP;

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Amendment 204

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 b. Underlines its view that generational renewal should take into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the need to ensure digital transition also in the blue economy; notes that this means not only attracting young people to fishing but also ensuring that they are informed and properly trained, offering them attractive career prospects and the opportunity to improve their personal situation - particularly by improving their income and ensuring its sustainability - and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities, especially in the most isolated coastal regions and those with fewer job opportunities, enabling them to work for economic, social and environmental change in these areas, while enhancing the role of women in this sector through enhanced mobility and employment opportunities throughout the EU, without difficulties or restrictions regarding recognition of their skills and training; considers that generational renewal must not lead to a clash between generations, and should include fishers of all ages ensuring balance in the ecological and digital transition in order to ensure that the legacy of experience is not lost;

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Amendment 205

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 c. Highlights the strategic role of digitalisation in improving operational efficiency, safety at sea and the working conditions of fishers; underlines the need to support the adoption of digital tools and systems that enhance navigation, weather forecasting, communication and traceability, particularly in small-scale fleets; stresses that the digital transition must go hand in hand with adequate training, capacity-building and the design of inclusive technologies, taking into account the diversity of users and ensuring that digital solutions contribute to better working environments and a fairer distribution of technological benefits within the sector;

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Amendment 206

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 d. Stresses that the modernisation of fishing vessels should prioritise the improvement of working and living conditions on board, particularly in fleets where basic standards of habitability and safety are not met; underlines the urgent need to address the lack of covered working areas, sanitary facilities, adequate resting spaces and safety equipment that currently affects many small-scale and artisanal vessels;

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Amendment 207

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 e. Calls for the allocation of dedicated funding to support vessel adaptations that meet minimum standards for worker welfare, in line with occupational health, safety requirements and international maritime labour conventions, including access to potable water, safe accommodation, adequate nutrition, protection against fatigue, and medical care; considers that these improvements are essential to ensure dignity at work, prevent accidents and promote social sustainability of the sector;

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Amendment 208

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 f. Emphasises that modernisation should also contribute to the economic viability and competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, particularly in coastal and island regions where fishing remains a key source of employment and income; underlines that investments in vessel adaptation, digital tools and on-board conservation can help reduce operational costs, improve product quality and enhance the market value of catches;

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Amendment 209

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 g. Calls for Member States to use EU and national financial support to prioritise modernisation strategies that strengthen the long-term sustainability of fishing enterprises, promote local value chains and ensure that fishers can continue to operate under fair, predictable and economically viable conditions;

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Amendment 210

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Emphasises that support for modernisation and decarbonisation is possible following conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF; points out that a recent study by the European Parliament suggests that future support instruments for fisheries should consider less restrictive conditions for support for the first acquisition of a fishing vessel, for engine renewal or replacement and for vessel improvements requiring additional tonnage while, at the same time, applying restrictions to avoid overcapacity or overfishing at the level of individual segments or the entire national fleet. At the same time, individual fishing vessels should be enabled to adapt to economic, environmental and social needs; believes that easing these eligibility criteria should be considered to make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;

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Amendment 211

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Calls for a revision of the eligibility thresholds under the EMFAF, in order to allow public support for vessel upgrades or replacements strictly aimed at improving safety, working and living conditions, energy efficiency and the adoption of low-impact fishing techniques; underlines that such support should not result in increased fishing capacity or effort, and should be contingent on compliance with high environmental and social standards, in particular in outermost regions and coastal areas where the fleet evaluation shows that the fishing effort is in balance with the available resources;

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Amendment 212

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing or even doing away with some of these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives, and at the same time helping foster generational renewal;

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Amendment 213

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Notes the conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF on support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, including when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; recalls that these eligibility criteria are intended to ensure that the available support is used by those fleet segments that are in actual need of financial support without compromising sustainability objectives; calls on Member States to facilitate the access to EU funding, especially to their small-scale fleets;

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Amendment 214

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that reviewing and revising these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;

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Amendment 215

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Emphasises that overly restrictive conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases, even when aimed at improving safety or energy efficiency; underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;	7. Emphasises that the conditions under Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF limit support for first vessel acquisition in order to support young new entrants in priority, engine replacement and vessel tonnage increases,underlines that easing these eligibility criteria could make support more accessible and useful in practical terms, without compromising sustainability objectives;

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Amendment 216

Marco Falcone

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7a. Believes that the current penalty system introduced under Regulation (EU) 2023/2842 should be closely monitored to ensure that it is proportional, preventing minor infringements from compromising access to EU funds or leading to the repayment of support already received; calls on the Commission to consider possible corrective measures, so that the system encourages active participation by companies in the sector's energy and digital transition;

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Amendment 217

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7b. Stresses that the fisheries sector's energy transition requires significant investment, which is not always sustainable for small businesses with only ordinary resources; calls, therefore, on the Commission to consider raising, on a temporary and tailored basis, the ceiling for de minimis aid in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, provided for under Regulation (EU) 2023/2391, from EUR 300 000 to 600 000 per undertaking over three years with a view to supporting the adoption of low-emission technologies, sustainable fleet renewal and/or adaptation and energy efficiency throughout the supply chain;

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Amendment 218

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	deleted

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Amendment 219

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	deleted

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Amendment 220

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	8. Highlights that decarbonisation and competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector should go hand in hand and require a just transition that avoids increased operational costs, secures profitability of EU fleets and safeguards a level playing field with non-EU fleets; stresses that without a properly funded just transition and without a properly safeguarded profitability of the sector, the risk of increased reliance on imported seafood might increase, undermining EU food security;

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Amendment 221

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	8. Highlights that decarbonisation will improve the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector if efforts to meet established targets are supported by science-based and coordinated governance across regions beyond the EU and if efforts are supported through public funding and well-enforced market instruments, which will provide an advantage for EU-fleets over non-EU fleets in times of rising costs for fossil fuels and for emitting greenhouse gases; stresses that adequate support is needed for to ensure the transition is just and social;

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Amendment 222

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector and further reduce employment opportunities in the sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security and strategic food autonomy;

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Amendment 223

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Highlights that decarbonisation could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;	8. Highlights that decarbonisation, if not addressed appropriately, could pose risks to the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, as increased operational costs could erode the profitability of EU fleets compared to non-EU fleets; stresses that without adequate support, this imbalance may lead to increased reliance on imported seafood, undermining EU food security;

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Amendment 224

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	8a. Stresses that EU policies on the sustainability and decarbonisation of the fisheries sector can only be truly effective, particularly in shared sea basins such as the Mediterranean, if they are backed by effective action in international forums to ensure that common rules are applied by coastal third countries, while complying with the principle of reciprocity and fair conditions for European operators;

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Amendment 225

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	8 a. Takes note of The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), launched by the Commission in 2023, which should be a collaborative platform designed to accelerate the energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors; highlights the importance of collaboration and dialogue under this partnership, but emphasises that it must lead to concrete improvements in conditions for decarbonisation in order for targets to be reached;

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Amendment 226

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Policy recommendations	deleted

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Amendment 227

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Policy recommendations	Policy recommendations for a just transition

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Amendment 228

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	deleted

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Amendment 229

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	deleted

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Amendment 230

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	deleted

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Amendment 231

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	9. Stresses that the gross tonnage criteria to measure fishing capacity, by also including the space reserved for crew facilities and comfort, might hinder the modernisation of fishing vessels and the much-needed improvement of the working conditions of the fishing fleet; calls, in this regard, on the Commission to review these criteria and other interlinked provisions in order to find a solution that would enable a balancing of the needs of fishing workers with the need to ensure that the EU fleet’s fishing capacity is not increased;

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Amendment 232

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	9. Calls on the Commission – while maintaining a framework and limits to prevent overfishing – to carry out an in-depth review of the indicators that measure fishing capacity and the impact of fishing, in particular the tonnage, power or length limit of vessels under the CFP and EMFAF, in order to accommodate the safety, on-board living space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;

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Amendment 233

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems, in particular by excluding the 'social and safety' related tonnage from the calculation of the fishing capacity and by increasing the fishing capacity limits in terms of gross tonnage and engine power, without increasing the ability of vessels to catch more fish;

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Amendment 234

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems; for example, by excluding the additional gross tonnage and engine power from the calculation of the fishing capacity or by increasing the fishing capacity limits, without increasing the ability of vessels to catch more fish;

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Amendment 235

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on the Commission to revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems;	9. Calls on the Commission to review and revise the vessel capacity definitions under the CFP as part of a wider, more fundamental reform of the CFP in order to accommodate the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage and propulsion systems; calls on any such review to fully involve the fishing industry and to take account of regional specificities;

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Amendment 236

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	9 a. Notes that current EU definitions of fishing capacity do not differentiate between operational areas of the vessel and those dedicated to improve social and safety conditions on board; stresses that this creates a disincentive to invest in essential upgrades such as sheltered working spaces, resting areas and sanitation facilities, which are key to ensuring decent working and living conditions; calls on the Commission to address this issue by proposing a redefinition of capacity calculations, allowing for the exclusion of social and safety-related tonnage from the overall capacity limits;

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Amendment 237

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	9 a. Stresses that Member States have not exceeded their capacity ceilings; calls on the Commission and Member States to further explore decarbonisation opportunities and improve safety under the current capacity ceilings;

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Amendment 238

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	deleted

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Amendment 239

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists on the need for a mid-term review of EMFAF and for a targeted review of the CFP rules and relevant guidelines with a view to making the framework for State aid more flexible when it comes to the construction and modernisation of vessels; places particular emphasis on the need to review Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify the eligibility criteria; takes the view that vessel length thresholds could give rise to different kinds of financial support such as loans, guarantees or public support, in order to ensure that all vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety; takes the view that the current 40-year age limit on qualifying for setting-up aid is inappropriate and does not tally with the profile of fishers looking to go into business, especially when people are changing careers;

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Amendment 240

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by removing the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety; underlines, in this regard, that the current 24-metre threshold excludes vessels which represent more than half of all EU landings in value and approximately 70 % of landings in weight;

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Amendment 241

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety, while a dedicated emergency fund should also be established to accelerate fleet renewal, thus enabling a realistic transition to clean energy technologies;

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Amendment 242

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety; stresses the need for more flexible funding rules under the post-2027 framework to remove unnecessary restrictions;

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Amendment 243

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria to improve the access and prioritise the earmarking of funding to small scale fishers using passive gear and develop a specific action plan for the decarbonisation and modernisation of small scale fisheries, in order to ensure the effective transition to sustainability, while improving energy efficiency and enhancing safety;

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Amendment 244

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Insists for the upcoming EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, to accommodate for the space and design requirements of alternative fuel storage, energy and propulsion systems, in order to ensure that all vessels can transition effectively to decarbonised energy systems, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;

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Amendment 245

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Insists on the revision of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF to simplify eligibility criteria, notably by revising the 24-metre threshold and the current 40-year vessel age limit, in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;	10. Urges for greater coordination and facilitation by the Commission and by Member States for the implementation of Articles 17 to 19 of EMFAF in order to ensure that all essential vessels can transition effectively to sustainability, improve energy efficiency and enhance safety;

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Amendment 246

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10a. Stresses the importance of a realistic and sustainable energy transition for the fisheries sector too, and calls on the Commission to consider reviewing the regulatory constraints that currently prevent the renewal of engines for more energy-intensive fleets; notes that introducing new generation engines, including combustion engines, may play an effective and sustainable role in reducing fuel consumption and harmful emissions, providing a practical solution that improves environmental efficiency without compromising business' profitability; points out that the impact of the fisheries sector on total global emissions remains marginal, and that the decarbonisation process of the EU fleet must, at the same time, protect the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the sector;

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Amendment 247

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10a. Emphasises the need to carry out energy audits on fishing vessels via EMFAF; insists that optimisation and retrofitting operations must be encouraged wherever possible in order to improve vessels’ energy efficiency and promote the use of technologies to optimise fishing routes, in particular via AI, so as to decarbonise fishing in a more affordable way;

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Amendment 248

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10a. Stresses that the age of a significant part of the fleet is an obstacle to investment in modernisation, energy efficiency and sustainability; proposes, therefore, the creation of a renewal scheme akin to Spain's 'Plan Renove', to be promoted in cooperation with private operators, to facilitate fleet renewal for more modern, safe and environmentally friendly units.

Or. es

Amendment 249

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Calls on the Commission to identify and establish additional funding instruments beyond the EMFAF, including innovative financing models, to support the massive investment needs of the sector’s decarbonisation and energy efficiency challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 250

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Calls on the Commission, in the structure of the new Multiannual Financial Framework of 2028-2035, to keep the EMFAF as a fund that is specifically dedicated to fisheries, with sufficient resources;

Or. en

Amendment 251

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10b. Emphasises the need to deploy public funding to leverage private investment and encourage investment from private stakeholders by establishing a vessel renewal and modernisation plan, and by building up trust among the fishing industry, public institutions and authorities and investors;

Or. fr

Amendment 252

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide an appropriate level of funding for the common fisheries policy (CFP) through its European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) within the next multiannual financial framework (MFF);

Or. it

Amendment 253

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 b. Recommends that the Commission support research into vessel design innovations beyond propulsion systems, improved hull hydrodynamics, lightweight composite materials and the replacement of hydraulic-mechanical systems with electric drives;

Or. en

Amendment 254

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10c. Emphasises the need to develop and finance, in parallel, the vocational training required to implement and use new technologies and engines;

Or. fr

Amendment 255

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 256

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and make the profession more accessible to women and younger generations, something that would help improve the industry’s image and make it more attractive, thereby doing much to help bring about the generational renewal of the profession;

Or. fr

Amendment 257

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations; highlights that the EMFAF foresees support for such improvements; calls on Member States to facilitate access to related funding, especially for small-scale fishers;

Or. en

Amendment 258

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations; reiterates that the calculation of the fishing capacity should exclude the ‘social and safety’ related tonnage;

Or. en

Amendment 259

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board in line with ILO Convention C188; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;

Or. en

Amendment 260

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Stresses that fleet modernisation should also include improvements in working and living conditions on board; notes that better accommodation and facilities contribute to crew well-being and makes the profession more accessible to women and younger generations;	11. Notes that better accommodation and facilities that contribute to crew well-being will contribute to making the profession more accessible and attractive to women and younger generations;

Or. en

Amendment 261

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States, as a necessary short-term goal, to support efforts and measures to significantly reduce fuel use intensity and promote energy efficiency in order to achieve a general reduction in the use of energy in the fisheries sector, notably by introducing and financing energy audits and monitoring energy use of fishing vessels as a prerequisite;

Or. en

Amendment 262

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to adapt fisheries management approaches to integrate GHG emissions and contribute to achieving fuel use reduction by eliminating overcapacity as well as rebuilding fish populations and marine ecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 263

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 c. Invites Member States to implement article 17 of the CFP and to allocate fishing opportunities based on environmental performances in order to create incentives for the decarbonisation and the transition toward low-impact fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 264

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 265

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Notes in particular the plight of fishing fleets in the outermost regions, the vessels of which are extremely old and mostly less than 12 metres in length, and which have to contend with increasingly difficult weather conditions; emphasises that, in addition to the safety risks and the deterioration in the working and living conditions on board, the fact that it is not possible to renew or modernise vessels is restricting access to resources, putting the food security and local economies of these territories at risk; notes that the fishing fleets of the outermost regions, despite the specific provisions laid down in EMFAF, are facing structural constraints and additional costs on account of their remoteness, which means that a programme of options specifically relating to remoteness and insularity (POSEI) needs to be put in place, along the lines of the one set up for agriculture;

Or. fr

Amendment 266

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies are conducted in a way that ensures a just transition and decent working conditions, supports coastal small-scale fishers and takes into account their specific challenges, maximises economic and social utility and do not compromise fisheries management and marine biodiversity objectives;

Or. en

Amendment 267

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies go hand in hand with competitiveness objectives and that a successful decarbonisation process of the EU fisheries sector does not compromise profitability of the sector;

Or. en

Amendment 268

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector and to provide sufficient financial and regulatory support to prevent increased reliance on seafood imports from third countries with lower environmental standards;

Or. en

Amendment 269

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector in comparison to unfair global competitors that are not subject to similarly stringent regulatory frameworks;

Or. en

Amendment 270

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector; suggests that the Commission reviews the carbon and environmental impacts of all fisheries and aquaculture imports;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation objectives are enforced and supported by financing measures to ensure that policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector nor the EU 2050 climate targets;

Or. en

Amendment 272

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector;	12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that decarbonisation policies do not compromise the competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector, nor contribute to an unlevel playing field;

Or. en

Amendment 273

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Recalls that fisheries, with the exception of some artisanal ones, are fully dependent on fossil fuels, and that fuel use is the most important variable cost of fishing companies, often determining their overall profitability; notes at the same time that fuel use is the single most important driver of GHG emissions of capture fisheries, which dominate emissions of the entire supply chain to consumers; stresses that decarbonisation policies, if properly designed and well-implemented, notably with the energy efficiency first principle, significantly contribute to economic security and reduce exposure to fossil fuel market volatility, are thus vital for long-term sustainable competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector; insists on the necessity to prioritise reduction of fuel use intensity per unit of catch and the shift to alternative fully renewable fuels, as well as on the entire enabling framework with due consideration of social and economic aspects, including the requirement to address taxation imbalance between types of fuels by removing tax exemptions on fossil fuels, which makes fisheries particularly exposed to worldwide market volatility; calls on the Commission to include these core consideration into the implementation of the Article 17 of CFP, by integrating energy efficiency and zero emissions as an explicit goal of fisheries management that must be measured, monitored, reported on and improved, along with safeguarding biodiversity protection objectives; notes also that fisheries currently exhibit a relative advantage compared to the agricultural sector, producing low-carbon footprint, high-nutrition food; is concerned that fisheries could rapidly lose this relative advantage if they do not accelerate their transition;

Or. en

Amendment 274

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12a. Stresses that small-scale coastal fishing, particularly in island and outermost regions, is a cornerstone of the economic, social and cultural fabric of many local communities; calls on the Commission to ensure that environmental objectives are fully aligned with the economic sustainability of small-scale coastal fisheries, including from a tourism and recreational perspective;

Or. it

Amendment 275

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Reiterates that the EU should not introduce taxes on fuel used for fishing operations or include fisheries in the Emissions Trading System (ETS2), which would potentially burden the sector with CO₂-related taxation and further exacerbate the socio-economic challenges faced by fishing companies already hit by high energy prices and inflation;

Or. en

Amendment 276

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12a. Calls on the Commission to make decarbonisation a means of supporting the viability of coastal fishing in the EU; calls, furthermore, for a review of the system of State aid and de minimis aid to be carried out in conjunction with professionals in this area of the fleet, with a view to stimulating investment;

Or. fr

Amendment 277

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12a. Calls on the Commission to establish a realistic and affordable decarbonisation timeline, in line with technology maturation and the logistical availability of clean fuels and technologies, in order to avoid disproportionate socio-economic impacts on the sector;

Or. es

Amendment 278

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Opposes the introduction of new fuel taxes on fishing vessels before cost-effective low-carbon alternatives are commercially available; further rejects the potential integration of the fisheries sector into the EU Emissions Trading System;

Or. en

Amendment 279

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Calls on the EU to ensure that production standards of imported seafood products comply with EU social, sustainability and decarbonisation standards to ensure a level-playing field in the transition;

Or. en

Amendment 280

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12b. Stresses the need, with a view to boosting the sector’s competitiveness, supporting its sustainable transition and providing a future of growth and development for businesses and coastal communities, to establish a new strategic pact between the European Union and the fisheries and aquaculture sector;

Or. it

Amendment 281

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 b. Takes the views that phasing-out fossil fuels tax exemptions in fisheries should be accompanied by significant financial support and incentives to support a just transition to achieve decarbonisation and mitigate its socio-economic impacts;

Or. en

Amendment 282

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12b. Stresses that until clean propulsion technologies are available on a commercial scale and the legislative framework is adapted to their implementation, no taxes should be introduced on diesel used by the fishing fleet;

Or. es

Amendment 283

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12c. Stresses the need to provide incentives for applied research and technological innovation in the area of the circular economy in the fisheries sector by promoting pilot initiatives and territorial projects that foster synergies between undertakings in the fisheries sector, fisheries local action groups (FLAGs), waste treatment operators, recycling companies and other economic actors, with the aim of increasing resource efficiency, improving the competitiveness of the sector and generating new local employment opportunities;

Or. it

Amendment 284

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
The role of innovation	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 285

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Calls on the Commission to adapt capacity ceilings to reflect new requirements related to safety, decarbonisation, and the attractiveness of the sector.

Or. en

Amendment 286

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;	13. Highlights that innovation in fishing gear should be driven by scientific evidence and environmental objectives, contributing to improved selectivity, reduced bycatch, and lower impact on marine habitats; stresses that modern gear technologies should support economic sustainability of the activity without shifting environmental pressures from one ecosystem component to another, and should be subject to rigorous evaluation before wide-scale adoption; underlines the need for targeted public investment and regulatory support to promote the development, testing and scaling up of fishing gear that enhances both ecological outcomes and the operational viability of low-impact fleets;

Or. en

Amendment 287

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;	13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable; emphasises the importance of an open, inclusive and technology-neutral approach, in which fishing gears are regulated in a responsible manner; calls, therefore, on the Commission to reconsider the approach taken in article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241;

Or. en

Amendment 288

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;	13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear and techniques is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies and techniques can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, in particular by optimising vessels’ routes, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;

Or. fr

Amendment 289

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;	13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption;

Or. en

Amendment 290

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Stresses that innovation in fishing gear is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the fisheries sector; underlines that modern gear technologies can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;	13. Stresses that innovation in the fishing sector is a key driver of sustainability and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the sector; underlines that modern technologies in gears and fishing methods can minimise bycatch, enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy needs, thereby making fishing activities both more sustainable and more profitable;

Or. en

Amendment 291

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 a. Underlines the urgent need to invest in and deploy fishing technologies that reduce unwanted catches, improve selectivity and minimise ecosystem disturbance; stresses that technological transitions in the sector should be guided by robust scientific evidence, including environmental impact assessments and life-cycle analyses where applicable; calls for decision-making process on gear approval, funding eligibility and regulatory flexibility to be based in the best available science and aligned with the objectives of marine ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection;

Or. en

Amendment 292

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 a. Stresses, however, that certain recent innovative gear technologies pose serious risks to fish populations, the marine environment and coastal fisheries; recalls in that regard its position regarding a ban of the use of demersal seining in French coastal waters;

Or. en

Amendment 293

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 a. Considers that, given the huge regional differences in EU fisheries, support for innovation in fishing gear is a policy area where cooperation and engagement with local fleets is an absolute necessity;

Or. en

Amendment 294

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13a. Emphasises, however, that innovation and decarbonisation ought not to be used as arguments to justify fishing methods or fishing gear that have particularly destructive effects on ecosystems;

Or. fr

Amendment 295

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 b. Underlines that the decarbonisation of fisheries should be done in a coordinated manner with a transition towards low-impact fisheries;

Or. en

Amendment 296

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 c. Stresses the importance of progressively reducing the use of bottom trawling, given its high fuel-intensity and detrimental impacts on seabed habitats, while offering long-term perspectives and alternatives to fishers;

Or. en

Amendment 297

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 298

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 299

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;	14. Emphasises that there are still obstacles to the deployment of new innovations in the fishing sector and that approval processes for new fishing gears and methods take considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;

Or. en

Amendment 300

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;	14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits; believes that authorities below Member State level who have responsibilities for fisheries should have a role in this process;

Or. en

Amendment 301

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Emphasises that despite clear benefits, the EU approval process for new fishing gear takes considerable time, significantly delaying environmental, innovative and economic benefits;	14. Emphasises that the EU approval of new fishing gear can bring environmental, innovative and economic benefits and, for example, reduce incidental catches;

Or. fr

Amendment 302

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	14 a. Recognises the growing contribution of fishers to environmental protection through activities such as the collection of marine litter, including lost or abandoned fishing gear; stresses that this role should be encouraged and supported through targeted incentives, adequate port infrastructure and the creation of complementary income streams linked to circular economy objectives; underlines that promoting the ecological contribution of fishers helps strengthen the social acceptability of the profession, reinforces their role as stewards of the sea and contributes to broader sustainability and marine restoration goals;

Or. en

Amendment 303

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	14a. Stresses the need to adopt a more functional approach in the implementation of the EMFAF, moving beyond the current reference to the non-codified criterion of 'catch ability', which is not provided for in EU legislation and which de facto inhibits support under the EMFAF for many reasons, and an approach that makes it possible to give priority to measures to improve the selectivity of fishing gear, reducing unintended harm to stocks and marine ecosystems and boosting on-board health and safety;

Or. it

Amendment 304

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Policy recommendations	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 305

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Emphasises the need to clearly distinguish small-scale, artisanal and traditional fishing practises that operate with low ecological impact from more intensive or less selective methods; calls for public policies and funding instruments to prioritise support for fishers and communities who adopt sustainable gear and practises that contribute to biodiversity preservation, ecosystem restoration and long-term resource stability; underlines that recognising and supporting low-impact fisheries is essential to ensuring the resilience of coastal communities, preserving traditional knowledge and promoting a fair and inclusive transition in the sector;

Or. en

Amendment 306

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency; believes that any such definition should fully allow for regional differences and specificities where appropriate;

Or. en

Amendment 307

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that developing ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear and techniques is essential, and that the definition thereof should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, fewer incidental catches, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency, with the aim, in particular, of promoting an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries;

Or. fr

Amendment 308

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that more needs to be done to speed up and facilitate deployment of new fishing gears and methods;

Or. en

Amendment 309

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact, improved selectivity, minimised possibilities of becoming lost and abandoned fishing gear, and improved fuel efficiency;

Or. en

Amendment 310

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear understanding of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, which should include, in line with the three pillars of sustainability mentioned in article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;

Or. en

Amendment 311

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact and improved fuel efficiency;	15. Is of the opinion that establishing a clear definition of ‘innovative and sustainable’ fishing gear is essential, and that such a definition should include measurable criteria, such as reduced bycatch, lower seabed impact, improved selectivity and improved fuel efficiency;

Or. en

Amendment 312

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15a. Calls on the Commission to take account of the specific characteristics of each sea basin, to step up the regionalisation and adaptation of multiannual management plans in line with these selectivity objectives and to prioritise the use of gear that has less of an impact on ecosystems, in conjunction with the advisory committees, taking into account socio-economic effects and climate change;

Or. fr

Amendment 313

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 314

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;	16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing clear objectives and to be based on best available scientific advice;

Or. en

Amendment 315

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;	16. Points out that a predictable regulatory framework is of high importance as well as clear and long term political objectives for innovation actors in the fisheries chain; considers that examples such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea is of importance in this regard; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for new gears and methods by speeding up procedure;

Or. en

Amendment 316

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;	16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear and techniques; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;

Or. fr

Amendment 317

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation by introducing a fast-track procedure;	16. Points out that innovation actors in the fisheries chain should be able to rely on a standardised framework, such as the innovation matrix of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, to ensure the objective and consistent evaluation of new fishing gear; calls on the Commission to streamline the approval process for gear innovation

Or. en

Amendment 318

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 a. Notes that the current procedure for approving innovative fishing gear under Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 on technical measures is overly rigid, especially where changes to Annexes V to XIII are required; highlights that while such annexes can be amended through the regionalisation procedure (Article 15(2)), this process is often lengthy due to the need for coordination among Member States and the procedural timelines for scientific assessment; further notes that Article 20 of the same Regulation requires that any alternative gear used under delegated acts shall still comply fully with all other technical rules, which limits flexibility and restricts the use of delegated powers for innovative solutions;

Or. en

Amendment 319

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 a. Recalls the need to follow the precautionary principle when developing and deploying innovative new fishing gear, by ensuring that no large-scale deployment should occur until their environmental, social, and economic impacts have been scientifically, independently and fully assessed, and demonstrated to be safe and sustainable;

Or. en

Amendment 320

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Stresses that the management of fishing gear and techniques should be grounded in inclusive and adaptive governance frameworks that reflect the diversity of fleets, sea basins and fishing practises across the EU; highlights the need to strengthen cooperation between scientists, fishers and authorities in the development, testing and evaluation of new gear, fostering mutual trust and co-responsibility in sustainable outcomes; calls for decision-making processes that are transparent, participatory and capable of integrating evolving socio-ecological realities on the ground;

Or. en

Amendment 321

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies; calls on the Commission to ensure the inclusive involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including small-scale fishers, in the development and assessment of innovative fishing gear;

Or. en

Amendment 322

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies; considers that innovation in this area will be best encouraged by engaging with the industry at a local level, as opposed to adopting a one-size-fits-all EU-wide approach;

Or. en

Amendment 323

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Calls for investment in the research and development, including of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies; stresses the need to have specific budgetary lines to finance research in decarbonisation, for example, in Horizon Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 324

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Emma Wiesner, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Calls for investment in the research and development of new fishing gears and methods, including low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the deployment and uptake of approved sustainable technologies;

Or. en

Amendment 325

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;	17. Calls for investment in the research and development of low-impact fishing gear and techniques and digital tools to support sustainable and efficient fishing practices; highlights the importance of targeted incentives to accelerate the uptake of proven sustainable technologies;

Or. fr

Amendment 326

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17a. Highlights, in this context, the need to improve the measurement of fishing effort through management tools that do more than simply count days at sea, including the actual time the gear is used for catching – 'immersion time' or 'active fishing'; calls, therefore for a review, where appropriate, of the definitions of 'fishing activities' in EU legislation, so that they better reflect the different operational characteristics of fishing systems and help to make management of effort more equitable and effective;

Or. it

Amendment 327

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17a. Emphasises that the extent to which scientific innovations can be transferred to fishers can be hampered by the risk of loss of income for professionals during experimental phases; calls on the Commission to consider financial support to mitigate this risk and speed up the deployment of more selective, lower-impact fishing gear;

Or. fr

Amendment 328

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17 a. Stresses the importance of a technology-neutral approach to fishing gear development; underlines that no gear type should be excluded a priori and that usage context and environmental impact should guide assessment;

Or. en

Amendment 329

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 330

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;	18. Welcomes small-scale, time-limited pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes; emphasises that these projects can be used as innovation demonstrators to attain a level of technological maturity that is advanced enough to convince stakeholders and enable commercialisation; calls for the most effective pilot projects to be monitored to avoid duplication of the projects submitted or prevent the failure of projects that are nevertheless effective;

Or. fr

Amendment 331

Bert-Jan Ruissen, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;	18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes; points out that fishers can face a loss of catches and income when taking part in pilot projects, which can deter them from taking part in pilot projects; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to consider a maximum co-financing rate of 100 % in order to compensate fishers for lost income and cost incurred and make pilot projects more accessible and attractive to fishers;

Or. en

Amendment 332

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;	18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gears, methods and propulsion technologies, allowing for practical tests, in order to ensure that new innovations will work in practice and not make unnecessary burdens weigh on the sector;

Or. en

Amendment 333

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Welcomes pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;	18. Welcomes suitably localised pilot projects and experimental fisheries as practical tools to test new gear and propulsion technologies, allowing for innovation without prematurely imposing sector-wide changes;

Or. en

Amendment 334

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18a. Calls on the Commission to consider including diesel dual fuel (diesel and methane) as a technology eligible for EMFAF support, as a tried and tested solution, with a view to cutting energy costs and boosting sustainability in the fisheries sector; encourages the launch of pilot projects in coastal fisheries, with particular emphasis on island areas and areas not served by methane networks, in an effort to support the energy transition and sustainable development;

Or. it

Amendment 335

Carmen Crespo Díaz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18a. Urges the Commission to promote specific pilot projects for the assessment of advanced alternative fuels (such as e-diesel or non-food biofuels) and to earmark specific funds for training crews in the safe handling of new technologies on board;

Or. es

Amendment 336

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18a. Emphasises that applying EMFAF rules to pilot projects is restricting some experimentation in practice and calls on the Commission, the Member States and regional authorities to develop the use of ‘living labs’ to reconcile innovation and local initiatives;

Or. fr

Amendment 337

Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 a. Calls for the integration of artificial intelligence-driven detection systems to support selective fishing practices and reduce unwanted catch; believes that combining smart technologies with innovative gear will significantly enhance selectivity and environmental performance;

Or. en

Amendment 338

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Aquaculture as a complementary pillar	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 339

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Aquaculture as a complementary pillar	Decarbonisation of aquaculture

Or. en

Amendment 340

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 a. Calls on the Commission to support innovation through investments in the selectivity of fishing gear, enhancements to port infrastructure, and upgrades to fishing vessels aimed at improving health, safety, and working conditions, increasing energy efficiency, and enhancing the quality of catches;

Or. en

Amendment 341

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 342

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;	19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification; stresses further animal welfare benefits when avoiding sourcing fish for feed purposes; underlines that future developments should prioritise low-impact aquaculture operators who avoid harm to marine biodiversity and ensure socioeconomic benefits for coastal communities;

Or. en

Amendment 343

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;	19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries activities by contributing to the decarbonisation of the EU aquatic food sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;

Or. en

Amendment 344

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;	19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU complements traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;

Or. fr

Amendment 345

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein, particularly in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;	19. Recognises that the development of aquaculture in the EU can complement traditional fisheries by contributing to the decarbonisation of the sector; stresses that aquaculture provides a sustainable, low-carbon source of protein in the case of shellfish and seaweed farming, which offer additional environmental benefits such as carbon capture and water purification;

Or. en

Amendment 346

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Considers that extensive as opposed to intensive aquaculture has a particularly important role to play in this regard;

Or. en

Amendment 347

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
20. Stresses that further support for algae cultivation can complement traditional fisheries by providing sustainable protein sources and contributing to environmental benefits;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 348

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
20. Stresses that further support for algae cultivation can complement traditional fisheries by providing sustainable protein sources and contributing to environmental benefits;	20. Stresses that further support for fish farming in flow-throughs and ponds, freshwater aquaculture, hatcheries and algae cultivation can complement traditional fisheries by providing sustainable protein sources and contributing to environmental benefits;

Or. fr

Amendment 349

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
20. Stresses that further support for algae cultivation can complement traditional fisheries by providing sustainable protein sources and contributing to environmental benefits;	20. Stresses that further support for algae cultivation can complement traditional fisheries by providing sustainable protein sources and contributing to lower carbon footprint of the wider sector, for example by providing feed with lower carbon foot print;

Or. en

Amendment 350

Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	20a. Highlights the strategic role of shellfish farming as a key sector for the decarbonisation of the European fisheries industry; points out that sustainable farming of bivalve molluscs such as mussels, clams and oysters not only provides a low-carbon protein source but also helps to improve the quality of marine waters through natural filtration, promoting biodiversity and reducing the need for energy and chemical inputs; calls, therefore, for investment and policies to be stepped up to support extensive shellfish farming and aquaculture in inland wetlands and estuarine and lagoon areas as an integral part of the European strategy for a low-emission blue economy that is resilient to climate change;

Or. it

Amendment 351

France Jamet, Ton Diepeveen, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	20a. Emphasises the importance of integrated multitrophic aquaculture, which paves the way for the restoration of damaged ecosystems, energy savings and production that is beneficial in terms of defending the food sovereignty of the EU Member States;

Or. fr

Amendment 352

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	20a. Notes with interest the increasingly frequent use of decarbonised barges in shellfish farming and notes that such technologies ought to be developed on a larger scale on farms on which this is appropriate;

Or. fr

Amendment 353

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Barriers to growth	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 354

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Barriers to growth	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 355

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 356

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 357

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector;	21. Stresses the potential for the aquaculture sector to lower the carbon footprint of our food system; underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures, unfair competition from third country producers and inadequate maritime spatial planning are obstacles for investments in the sector, which impede it to grow and to further contribute to a lower carbon footprint of the EU aquatic food sector;

Or. en

Amendment 358

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector;	21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime and inland space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector; demands that the Commission simplify the rules and regulations relating to the energy transition;

Or. fr

Amendment 359

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
21. Underlines that excessive administrative burdens, lengthy permitting procedures and growing competition for maritime space from industrial projects could discourage investment in new aquaculture projects and hinder the sustainable development of the sector;	21. Underlines the importance of a clear and coherent legal framework with measurable sustainability criteria to guide the development of aquaculture in the EU, as well as the importance of reliable indicators to track the sector’s sustainability and the contribution of increased EU funding to the development of EU aquaculture;

Or. en

Amendment 360

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 361

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 362

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;	22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood produced under lower environmental, social and animal welfare standards can pose a challenge to EU aquaculture; calls for strong enforcement of such requirements for all seafood entering the EU market;

Or. en

Amendment 363

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;	22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs, with a significantly higher carbon footprint and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;

Or. fr

Amendment 364

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental standards, poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;	22. Stresses that competition from imported seafood, often produced at lower costs and under less stringent environmental, health and social standards poses a significant challenge for the aquaculture sector;

Or. en

Amendment 365

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Policy recommendations	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 366

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
Policy recommendations	Final considerations

Or. en

Amendment 367

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 368

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 369

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 370

Ana Miranda Paz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States and authorities below Member State level who have responsibilities for aquaculture management to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;

Or. en

Amendment 371

Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture, making investments in sustainable aquaculture more attractive;

Or. en

Amendment 372

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for aquaculture;	23. Calls on the Commission to provide clear guidance and targeted technical support to the Member States to simplify and streamline licencing procedures for marine and inland aquaculture;

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Amendment 373

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	23 a. Underlines that the success of the ecological and digital transitions in the fisheries sector depends on the availability of skilled and well-trained workers; calls for improved use of existing EU programmes, such as Erasmus+, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the EMFAF, to support formal and informal training in occupational safety, digital tools, environmental awareness and sustainable fishing techniques; highlights the importance of recognising practical skills acquired through experience and facilitating the intergenerational transmission of knowledge; stresses that training should be continuous, inclusive and tailored to the evolving needs of fishers and coastal communities, particularly in remote and structurally disadvantaged areas;

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Amendment 374

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	23 a. Recalls the needs to develop comprehensive, independent and transparent impact assessments of aquaculture projects and to comply with environmental regulation and marine spatial planning requirements;

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Amendment 375

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
24. Stresses the need for a balanced and coherent maritime spatial planning approach that safeguards access to nutrient-rich coastal areas for essential food-producing activities, such as fishing and aquaculture;	deleted

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Amendment 376

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
24. Stresses the need for a balanced and coherent maritime spatial planning approach that safeguards access to nutrient-rich coastal areas for essential food-producing activities, such as fishing and aquaculture;	24. Stresses the importance of actively involving fishers, producer organisations and coastal communities in the design, implementation and evaluation of fisheries policies and management measures; underlines that participatory governance strengthens the legitimacy, practicality and acceptance of rules, while allowing the incorporation of local ecological knowledge and lived experience; calls for structured mechanisms to ensure ongoing dialogue between authorities, scientists and the sector, including at regional and sea basin level, and highlights that co-governance approaches are essential to delivering sustainable, adaptive and socially just fisheries management;

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Amendment 377

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	24 a. Calls for the development of a common EU labelling and traceability framework that enables consumers and buyers to identify fishery products originating from environmentally sustainable, low-impact and socially responsible practises; underlines that such a system should ensure full transparency regarding fishing methods, gear selectivity, working conditions and regional origin, and promote fair competition with the single market; considers that a differentiated market approach would help reward fishers and operators who adopt sustainable practises, strengthen coastal economies and encourage innovation and investment in the transition towards low-impact fisheries;

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Amendment 378

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Karin Karlsbro, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	deleted

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Amendment 379

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	25. Underlines that fisheries should be fully integrated into broader strategies for coastal and maritime development, including marine spatial planning, biodiversity conservation and the deployment of renewable energy; stresses that a balanced and coordinated approach is needed to avoid marginalising fishing communities and to ensure that their knowledge, needs and economic role are properly taken into account in decision-making processes; highlights the potential for positive synergies between sustainable fisheries, ocean conservation, clean energy and local development when managed through holistic, inclusive, science-based and territorially adapted frameworks;

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Amendment 380

Rasmus Nordqvist

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by facilitating the implementation and application of provisions and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental, social and animal welfare standards, thereby making the EU lead by example by upholding its own high standards and actively promoting higher global standards;

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Amendment 381

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental, health and social standards;

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Amendment 382

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and combating imports based on unfair competition;

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Amendment 383

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field by reducing regulatory burdens and addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;	25. Reiterates the need to ensure a level playing field addressing unfair competition from imports produced under lower environmental standards;

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Amendment 384

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	25 a. Stresses the importance of improving the collection, accessibility and use of environmental, socio-economic and operational data in the fisheries sector, including through digital tools and participatory monitoring approaches; underlines that effective and timely data are essential for science-informed decision-making and for adapting policies to changing ecological and economic conditions; calls for closer integration between knowledge systems, including scientific research, traditional ecological knowledge and real-time operational data, in order to support more responsive, equitable and sustainable fisheries governance;

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Amendment 385

Eric Sargiacomo, Sérgio Gonçalves

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	25a. Calls on the Commission to consider, in conjunction with the Member States, a fiscal incentive scheme for clean energy in order to promote the energy transition;

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Amendment 386

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	25 b. Underlines the essential role of fisheries in ensuring food security and nutrition, particularly in coastal, island and remote communities where access to fresh and healthy protein sources is closely linked to the viability of local fishing activity; recalls that the fisheries sector provides not only raw products but also supports a broader ecosystem of employment and economic activity in processing, marketing and distribution; calls for public policies that reinforce the contribution of sustainable fisheries to regional food systems and promote short supply chains, while ensuring that social, environmental and economic sustainability go hand in hand;

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Amendment 387

Sérgio Gonçalves, Idoia Mendia, Nicolás González Casares, Thomas Bajada, André Rodrigues, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;	deleted

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Amendment 388

Emma Fourreau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;	26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive, sustainable and ambitious plan for low-impact regenerative aquaculture development, by developing environmental, social and animal welfare criteria, assessing the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain and by promoting regenerative and low-trophic aquaculture activities such as shellfish species or algae;

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Amendment 389

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Asger Christensen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;	26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, in order to unlock the potential for the sector to contribute to decarbonisation of the EU aquatic food sector; including the establishment of clear targets for reduction of carbon foot print and targets for growth of the sector;

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Amendment 390

Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;	26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction, through an EU Common Aquaculture Policy;

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Amendment 391

Isabelle Le Callennec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;	26. Calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive and ambitious plan for marine and inland aquaculture development, including the establishment of clear growth targets to provide strategic direction;

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