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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION (11267/2024 – C100087/2024 – 2024/0133(NLE))

On the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

PECH-PR-763283

Committee on Fisheries · Rapporteur: Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

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The draft report recommends that Parliament consent to the EU-Cabo Verde protocol (2024-2029) to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement, which sets fishing opportunities and EU financial support.

Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the agreement.

Key points

  1. The protocol covers five years and allows 56 EU vessels to fish 7,000 tonnes of tuna and related species in Cabo Verde's waters.
  2. The EU will pay Cabo Verde 780,000 euros per year, totaling 3,900,000 euros, with 350,000 euros for fishing rights and 430,000 euros for sectoral policy support.
  3. The protocol emphasizes decent working conditions, scientific capacity, marine environment observation, sustainable fisheries management, and fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
  4. It includes new provisions for vessel monitoring, fishing authorization management, and enhanced shark stock management.
  5. The rapporteur considers the agreement balanced and supportive of Cabo Verde's fisheries sector development.

Who is affected

  • EU vessels fishing for tuna and related species in Cabo Verde's waters.
  • Cabo Verde's fisheries sector, receiving financial support for policy development.

Figures and deadlines

  • 56 EU vessels
  • 7,000 tonnes of tuna and tuna-like species
  • 780,000 euros per year
  • 3,900,000 euros for the entire duration
  • 350,000 euros for reference tonnage
  • 430,000 euros for sectoral policy support

Legal basis: Article 43(2) and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), and Article 218(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union