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European Parliament2019-2024

Committee on Fisheries

2019/2161(INI)

24.2.2021

AMENDMENTS1 - 275Draft reportManuel Pizarro(PE650.374v01-00)

Fishers for the future: Attracting a new generation of labour to the fishing industry and generating employment in coastal communities(2019/2161(INI))

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Amendment 1Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionCitation 1

Motion for a resolution Amendment

— having regard to Article 3(2) and (3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and to Article 4(2)(a), (d) and (k), and Articles 9 and 153 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

— having regard to Article 3(2) and (3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and to Article 4(2)(a), (d) and (k), and Articles 9, 153 and 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

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Amendment 2Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionCitation 2 a (new)


— having regard to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

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Amendment 3Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionCitation 3 a (new)


— having regard to the Commission communication of 24 October 2017 entitled ‘A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions’ (COM(2017)0623),

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Amendment 4Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolution

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Citation 9 a (new)


— having regard to the FAO publication “Safety at sea as an integral part of fisheries management (2001)”1a

_________________1a Petursdottir, G.; Hannibalsson, O.; Turner, J.M.M., Safety at sea as an integral part of fisheries management. FAO Fisheries Circular. No. 966. Rome, FAO. 2001. 39p.

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Amendment 5Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionCitation 10 a (new)


— having regard to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 implementing the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007of the International Labour Organisation, concluded on 21 May 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche)

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Amendment 6Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionCitation 10 a (new)


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— having regard to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of19 December 2016 implementing the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 of the International Labour Organisation, concluded on 21 May 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers ‘Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche),

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Amendment 7Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionCitation 12 a (new)


— having regard to the 2019 European Economic and Social Committee opinion on the Social dimension of fisheries;

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— having regard to the 2019 European Economic and Social Committee opinion on the Social dimension of fisheries (NAT/776),

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Amendment 9Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionCitation 13 a (new)

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— having regard to the FAO publication "Safety at sea as an integral part of fisheries management" (2001);

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— having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Social dimension of fisheries’ (exploratory opinion) EESC 2019/032032a,

_________________2a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52019AE3203

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Amendment 11Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionCitation 14 b (new)


— having regard to the report on “Social data in EU fisheries sector” (STECF 19-03)2b

_________________2b Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – Social data in the EU fisheries sector (STECF-19-03). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg,2018, ISBN 978-92-76-09514-9,

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doi:10.2760/638363, JRC117517

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Amendment 12Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionCitation 15


— having regard to the 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 19-06)3 ,

— having regard to "The 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 19-06)"3 and to “The 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 20-06)"3a,

_________________ _________________3 Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – The 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF-19-06). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2019, JRC112940, ISBN 978-92-79-79390-5, doi:10.2760/56158)

3 Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – The 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF-19-06). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2019, JRC112940, ISBN 978-92-79-79390-5, doi:10.2760/56158)3a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - The 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 20-06), EUR 28359 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN978-92-76-27164-2, doi:10.2760/500525, JRC123089,

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Amendment 13Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionCitation 15


— having regard to the 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 19-06)3 ,

— having regard to the 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 20-06)3a ,

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_________________ _________________3 Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – The 2019 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF-19-06). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2019, JRC112940, ISBN 978-92-79-79390-5, doi:10.2760/56158)

3a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - The 2020 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet (STECF 20-06), EUR 28359 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN 978-92-76-27164-2, doi:10.2760/500525, JRC123089

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— having regard to document entitled “The scope of EU labour law: Who is (not) covered by key directives?”3b,European Parliament, Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies (2020)

_________________3b https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2020/658181/IPOL_IDA(2020)658181_EN.pdf

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Amendment 15Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionCitation 15 a (new)

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— having regard to the STECF report on Social data in the EU fisheries sector (STECF-19-03),

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— having regard to the STECF report on Social data in EU fisheries sector (19-03),

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Amendment 17Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionCitation 16 a (new)


— having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 14 May 2019 entitled ‘Social dimension of fisheries’ ,

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Amendment 18Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionCitation 16 b (new)


— having regard to the report entitled 'Social data in the EU fisheries sector' (STECF-19-03)1 a,

_________________1 a Scientific, Technical and Economic

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Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – Social data in the EU fisheries sector (STECF-19-03). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2018, ISBN 978-92-76-09514-9, doi:10.2760/638363, JRC117517.

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Amendment 19Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital A


A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable in the long term and that this sustainability is based on three pillars – environmental, social and economic;

A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable in the long term and that this sustainability is based on three pillars – environmental, social and economic; whereas in order to reach social sustainability fisheries policies should integrate and improve labour conditions, health and safety, job creation, training, social inclusion and a fair standard of living; whereas in many fishing communities and regions of the EU, the social importance of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors outweighs its direct economic contribution;

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Amendment 20Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital A



A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable in the long term and that this sustainability is based on three pillars – environmental, social and economic; whereas in order to reach social sustainability fisheries policies

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should integrate, improve and focus on labour conditions, health and safety, job creation, training, social inclusion and a fair standard of living; whereas in many fishing communities and regions of the EU, the social importance of the fisheries sector outweighs its direct economic contribution;

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Amendment 21João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital A



A. whereas the objectives of the common fisheries policy (CFP) include ensuring that fishing and aquaculture are sustainable in the long term and that this sustainability is based on three pillars – environmental, social and economic; whereas the centralisation of fisheries management and Member States' loss of sovereignty under the CFP has put up barriers to the requisite local management, which is essential to ensuring that the sector is socio-economically viable;

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Amendment 22Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital A



A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and must continue to be carried out in the long term in order to maintain the sector's attractiveness for the labour force; considering that when a fisheries sector is

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economically viable, the activity becomes more attractive for young people;

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Amendment 23Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionRecital A



A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) shall ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long-term and are managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits;

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Amendment 24Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


Aa. whereas the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit fishers across Europe as a consequence of public health crises, and trade and market disruptions; whereas despite the safety risks and low prices of fish, fishers have continued fishing; whereas during the COVID-19 crisis fishers have been identified as fundamental workers that exercise critical occupations ensuring important food supply; whereas as vital professionals EU institutions must afford them special consideration it roles and importance for Union's food security;

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Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


Aa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has also affected fishers everywhere in Europe; whereas, despite the safety risks and low fish prices, fishers have remained in business since they have been identified as essential workers who have been ensuring our supply of high-quality food, and whereas the Union must give them special consideration as guarantors of high-quality nourishment;

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Amendment 26Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


— whereas the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit especially hard fishers across Europe as a consequence of health, trade and market disruptions; whereas despite the safety risks and low prices of fish, fishers have continue fishing; whereas during theCOVID-19 crisis fishers have been identified as fundamental workers that exercise critical occupations for the economies and population by ensuring the availability of (sea)food, being one of the first important links of the food chain; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has evidenced the importance for the EU to secure its food sovereignty;

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Amendment 27Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)

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Aa. whereas the current lack of comprehensive data and scientific analysis on the social aspects of the CFP compromise fishery policy-making; whereas these data could for instance inform initiatives to promote fishing as a successful working career, as a way of contributing to the livelihood of coastal communities or to facilitate access to the profession of young people.

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Amendment 28Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


Aa. whereas a holistic approach is needed for the different EU strategies, including the EU 2030 biodiversity strategy and the 'farm to fork' strategy;

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Amendment 29Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital A b (new)


Ab. whereas in the last few years fisheries across Europe have undergone major structural changes, leading to social consequences for both fishers as for fishing communities; whereas there is an increasing need of raising awareness and that more attention should be paid to the social dimension of fisheries, for instance assessing social impacts in the framework of impact assessments of policy proposals related to the CFP;

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Amendment 30Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital A b (new)


Ab. whereas fisheries everywhere in Europe have undergone major structural changes and restructuring with heavy fleet reductions, with serious ramifications for fishers' jobs and coastal and fishing communities;

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Amendment 31Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionRecital A b (new)


Ab. whereas demographic changes in Europe must also be taken into account;

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Amendment 32Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital A c (new)


Ac. whereas the current lack of systematic comprehensive data and regular scientific analysis on the social aspects of the CFP compromise fishery policymaking; whereas these data could promote fishing as a successful working career, as away of contributing to the livelihood of coastal communities and attract young people to the profession;

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Amendment 33Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionRecital B


B. whereas fishing, including aquaculture, provides food to billions of people, and whereas this sector is an important source of employment and income for the livelihoods of 10-12% of the world’s population, according to the FAO; whereas, in addition, an estimated 140 million further jobs are related to the rest of the fisheries value chain, in particular in the processing and sale of fisheries products;

B. whereas fishing, including aquaculture, globally provides food to billions of people, and whereas this sector is an important source of employment and income for the livelihoods of 10-12% of the world’s population, according to the FAO; whereas, in addition, an estimated 140 million further jobs are related to the rest of the fisheries value chain, in particular in the processing and sale of fisheries products;

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Amendment 34Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas, according to information gathered by the FAO, women account for more than 20% of jobs related to aquaculture production, but only around 3% of those in productive fishing;

C. Whereas, according to information gathered by the FAO, women account for more than 20% of jobs related to aquaculture production, but only around 12% of those in productive fishing; whereas much of the work carried out by women to maintain the activity, such as that of packers, net-makers and neskatillas (women who help to unload and clean fish), goes unrecorded; whereas the data gathered are inaccurate, ignoring as they do a significant proportion of women's work in the sector;

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Amendment 35Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionRecital C

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C. whereas, according to information gathered by the FAO, women account for more than 20% of jobs related to aquaculture production, but only around 3% of those in productive fishing;

C. whereas, according to information gathered by the FAO, women account for more than 20% of jobs related to aquaculture production, but only around 3% of those in productive fishing; whereas, however, women represent the majority of the workforce in certain extractive or semi-culture activities, such as shellfishing on foot, and in sectors of the sea-industry supply chain such as the canning and processing industry;

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Amendment 36Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionRecital D


D. whereas, according to the latest Eurostat data5, a total of around 180 000 people were employed in the EU fisheries industry in 2017, of whom around one third in the aquaculture sub-sector; whereas, of that total, 41 000 people were employed in the primary fisheries sector in Spain, and a further 29 000 in Italy, 21 000 in Greece, 20 000 in France and 14 700 in Portugal; whereas, although Italy, Greece and Portugal accounted for only 11% of EU fishing production in 2017, these three Member States accounted for 35.9% of employment;

D. whereas, according to the latest Eurostat data5, a total of around 180 000 people were employed in the EU fisheries industry in 2017, of whom around one third in the aquaculture sub-sector; whereas, of that total, 41 000 people were employed in the primary fisheries sector in Spain, and a further 29 000 in Italy, 21 000 in Greece, 20 000 in France and 14 700 in Portugal; whereas, although Italy, Greece and Portugal accounted for only 11% of EU fishing production in 2017, these three Member States accounted for 35.9% of employment; whereas, in this context, Spain, France and Portugal are Member States with outermost regions, which increases their maritime dimension, and whereas the fisheries sector plays a vital socio-economic role in these regions;

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Amendment 37Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionRecital D a (new)


Da. whereas during the COVID-19 crisis fishers have been identified as fundamental workers that exercise critical occupations for the economies and population by ensuring the availability of food;

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Amendment 38João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital E a (new)


Ea. whereas the fishing sector plays a key role in supplying fish to the public and keeping food balances in equilibrium in the Member States and the EU, and whereas it plays a major role in the socio-economic well-being of coastal communities, to local development, to employment, to the maintenance and creation of upstream and downstream economic activities, and to the preservation of local cultural traditions;

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Amendment 39João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital E b (new)


Eb. whereas it is necessary to allow for the marked differences in fleets, fleet segments, target species, fishing gear,

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productivity, consumer preferences, and per capita fish consumption in the Member States, in addition to the specific features of the fishing industry owing to its social structure, the forms of marketing, and the structural and natural inequalities among fishing regions;

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Amendment 40Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 34 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

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Amendment 41Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of fishers aged 55 or older has

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been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 34 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

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Amendment 42Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 34 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

F. whereas, except in a few cases, even without any specific and comprehensive data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 34 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

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Amendment 43Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of

F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of

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fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 34 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 40 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;

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Amendment 44Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F a (new)


Fa. whereas the collection of social indicators for the EU fishing fleet, aquaculture and fish processing industry was introduced by Regulation No 2017/1004 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the CFP, whereas social variables are to be collected every three years from 2018 onwards, including: Employment by gender, Full Time Employment (FTE) by gender, Unpaid labour by gender, Employment by age, Employment by education level, Employment by nationality, Employment by employment status, Total FTE National;

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Amendment 45Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F b (new)


Fb. whereas according to the STECF report on Social data in EU fisheries

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sector (19-03), in 2017 there were around 150 thousand people employed in the EU fishing fleet, equivalent to some 99 thousand FTEs. Most workers in the EU fishing fleet were male at 96%, 4% were female; whereas according to the age data reported, the 40-64 age class made up the largest proportion (58%) of people employed in the EU fishing fleet, followed by the 25-39 age class at 26%, a further 7% were over 65 years, followed by 5% in the 15-24 age class and 4% were unknown, noting a significant variation in age profiles across the Member States: in Estonia 31% of fishers are over 65 while in many other Member States the same category only makes up a very low proportion of the fishing population (1% in Belgium and Germany and 2% in Finland);

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Amendment 46Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F c (new)


Fc. whereas employed people in the EU fishing fleet were nationals of their own country (86%), followed by non-EU/EEA nations (8%), unknown (3%), other EU countries (3%), and EEA (0.1%); whereas the proportion of nationals working in different Member States fleets varied significantly: 27% of people employed in the Irish fleet were non-Irish nationals and 36% of people employed in the Belgian fleet were non-Belgian nationals. In contrast, 94% of the workers in Italian fleet were Italian born; 99% of the Portuguese workers were nationals and all the people employed in the Bulgarian fleet were Bulgarians;

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Amendment 47Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F d (new)


Fd. whereas 52% of people employed in the EU fishing fleet have educated to a low level, followed by 24% with medium level and 4% up to a high level; whereas the education level is unknown for a relatively high share of the fishing sector (20% of employees), this may reflect that this question can be experienced as being sensitive; whereas education levels varied considerably across Member States only 1% of Portuguese fishers have a high level of education while the corresponding figure in Sweden is of 21%;

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Amendment 48Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital F e (new)


Fe. whereas 61% of people employed in the EU fishing fleet were employees and 36% were vessel owners, with a wide variation in the employment status variable across Member States with employees representing 100% in Belgian and only 28% in Sweden;

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Amendment 49Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital G

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G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago, and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal communities;

G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to the income insecurity of fishing activity in some sectors, which is a factor in young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a trend that has been increasing in recent years, and which creates additional difficulties in maintaining activities troubled by job losses in coastal communities;

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Amendment 50Maxette Pirbakas, France JametMotion for a resolutionRecital G


G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago, and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal communities;

G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago, and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal communities of the continent and overseas regions;

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Amendment 51Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital G


G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago,

G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago,

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and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal communities;

and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal, riverside, island and lakeside communities;

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Amendment 52Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital G a (new)


Ga. whereas according to FAO fishers depend on their vessels for their survival and risks vary with each type of fishing, the fishing grounds and weather conditions, vessel size, equipment carried and tasks of each fisher. On larger vessels, the fishing gear and other heavy equipment pose a considerable risk of death or injury to the crew while on small vessels, the risk of capsizing while pulling in a large catch, being flooded in heavy seas or run down by a larger vessel can be considerable. Thus, different safety problems are associated with each fishing activities and vessel size;

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Amendment 53Peter van DalenMotion for a resolutionRecital G a (new)


Ga. whereas lack of interest in fishing among young people stems mainly from the frustration and uncertain prospects arising from policy choices in this sector; whereas it is very important to ensure a future for fisheries, notwithstanding such setbacks to it as the Brexit deal , the major projected expansion of marine conservation areas and the likelihood of

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fishing grounds being circumscribed by wind farms;

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Amendment 54Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionRecital G a (new)


Ga. whereas there is considerable potential for growth and employment in the outermost regions' blue economies and the fishing industry is important in these regions; whereas these regions' positioning puts them in a prime position in the monitoring of coastal areas and the tackling of illegal fishing;

Or. pt

Amendment 55Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital H a (new)


Ha. whereas 32 000 lives are lost every year in the fisheries sector, not to mention the thousands of victims of more or less serious accidents; furthermore, as has also been pointed out by professional organisations, occupational diseases among those engaged in this laborious activity have increased alarmingly in recent years;

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Amendment 56Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital H b (new)

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Hb. whereas, when all is said and done, fishing is a backbreaking occupation involving serious risks to the health and safety of those engaged in it; whereas the International Labour Organisation recognised this problem in a convention dating back to 2007 and calls on the countries that have ratified it to guarantee safe and healthy working conditions in this sector;

Or. it

Amendment 57Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital I


I. whereas, despite the increase in the number of incidents, the number of fatalities arising from accidents and incidents on fishing vessels has shown a downward trend, with the vast majority of incidents being the result of human factors (62.4%) and system/equipment failures being the second most common cause (23.2% of incidents);

I. whereas, despite the increase in the number of incidents, the number of fatalities arising from accidents and incidents on fishing vessels has shown a downward trend, with the vast majority of incidents being the result of human factors (62.4%) and system/equipment failures being the second most common cause (23.2% of incidents); whereas the three mostly reported factors contributing to accidents on board fishing vessels related to human action are lack of safety awareness, as well as lack of knowledge and also inadequate work methods among onboard personnel;

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Amendment 58João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital I


I. whereas, despite the increase in the I. whereas, despite the increase in the

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number of incidents, the number of fatalities arising from accidents and incidents on fishing vessels has shown a downward trend, with the vast majority of incidents being the result of human factors (62.4%) and system/equipment failures being the second most common cause (23.2% of incidents);

number of incidents, the number of fatalities arising from accidents and incidents on fishing vessels has shown a downward trend, with the vast majority of incidents being the result of human factors (62.4%) and system/equipment failures being the second most common cause (23.2% of incidents); whereas these issues concerning safety and accidents in fishing cannot be viewed separately from issues concerning fish yield;

Or. pt

Amendment 59João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital I a (new)


Ia. whereas in 2019, 64.9% of the EU28 fishing fleet was at least 25 years old1, and the average age of the fleet as a whole was 29.9 years2, which means a very large portion of the fleet is old and cannot be relied on to provide the best operating and safety conditions, increasing risks and making operations more onerous;

1 On the basis of the ratio of vessels more than 25 years old versus the total number of vessels: https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do

2 https://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/facts_figures_en?qt-facts_and_figures=2

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Amendment 60Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital I a (new)


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Ia. whereas the high accident rate is in many cases attributable to the use of antiquated vessels and/or obsolete equipment, particularly in certain Member States;

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Amendment 61João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital I b (new)


Ia. whereas matters of safety cannot be viewed separately from the characteristics of fishing fleets in the Member States, which are largely small-scale fleets; whereas sailing circumstances vary for that fleet; whereas part of that fleet operates from beaches or ports and harbours from which sailing conditions are very often precarious; whereas this situation must provide the opportunity to increase propulsion power to a level appropriate to the fleet's characteristics and to sea conditions, which does not necessarily increase fishing effort, with a view to making conditions for the fleet upon entering and exiting the sea; whereas increases to engine power on these grounds must be eligible for grants; whereas, for these reasons, EMFAF support should also be available for port and harbour dredging operations;

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Amendment 62Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital J


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J. whereas safety issues – fishing activity is universally considered a risky profession – and the arduous nature of work on fishing boats are significant factors in younger people’s lack of interest in fishing;

J. whereas safety issues – fishing activity is universally considered a risky profession – the arduous nature of work on fishing boats and the lack of guarantees on remuneration, which cannot be ensured owing to dependence on possible quota allocations, are significant factors in younger people’s lack of interest in fishing;

Or. es

Amendment 63Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionRecital J


J. whereas safety issues – fishing activity is universally considered a risky profession – and the arduous nature of work on fishing boats are significant factors in younger people’s lack of interest in fishing;

J. whereas safety issues – fishing activity is universally considered a risky profession – are significant factors in younger people’s lack of interest in fishing;

Or. pt

Amendment 64Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital K


K. whereas the lack of standardisation in certification and basic training for fishers, as well as in their recognition among Member States, was identified as a constraint two decades ago, and whereas few developments have been made;

K. whereas the lack of standardisation in certification and basic training for fishers, as well as in their recognition among Member States, was identified as a constraint that must be addressed and resolved;

Or. es

Amendment 65João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital K


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K. whereas the lack of standardisation in certification and basic training for fishers, as well as in their recognition among Member States, was identified as a constraint two decades ago, and whereas few developments have been made;

K. whereas the limited cooperation among Member States with regard to the mutual recognition of certification and basic training for fishers was identified as a constraint two decades ago, and whereas few developments have been made;

Or. pt

Amendment 66Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital L


L. whereas the results of the economic performance of the EU fleet generally indicate improvements in income and an annual increase in profits and average earnings for fishers, but when analysed in detail by Member State, sea basin and fishing fleet, these trends are not universal and, in particular, are not reflected in trends among the EU’s small-scale coastal fleet;

L. whereas the results of the economic performance of the EU fleet generally indicate improvements in income and an annual increase in profits and average earnings for fishers, depending on the types of fleet and quotas available; whereas when analysed in detail by Member State, sea basin and fishing fleet, these trends are not universal and, in particular, are not reflected in trends among the EU’s small-scale coastal fleet;

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Amendment 67Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionRecital L



L. whereas the results of the economic performance of the EU fleet generally indicate improvements in income and an annual increase in profits and average earnings for fishers, but when analysed in detail by Member State, sea basin and fishing fleet, these trends are not absolutely universal and, in particular, are not reflected in trends among the EU’s small-scale coastal fleet;

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Amendment 68Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionRecital L



L. whereas the results of the economic performance of the EU fleet generally indicate improvements in income and an annual increase in profits and average earnings for fishers since 2013 for both the small-scale and large-scale fleet, but when analysed in detail by Member State, sea basin and fishing fleet, these trends are not universal;

Or. en

Amendment 69Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital L a (new)


La. whereas while the state of fish stocks in the EU is generally improving, the number of fishing vessels, the fishing capacity and direct employment generated by the sector are constantly decreasing year after year according to the STECF annual economic report 2019

Or. en

Amendment 70Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionRecital M


M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishermen have low and irregular incomes,

M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishermen in some Member States have

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which do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

low and irregular incomes, which do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

Or. es

Amendment 71Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionRecital M


M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishermen have low and irregular incomes, which do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishermen have low and irregular incomes, which put them in an unstable position and do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

Or. pt

Amendment 72Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionRecital M


M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishermen have low and irregular incomes, which do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

M. whereas, a significant proportion of fishers have low and irregular incomes, which do not provide them with enough social protection, and these facts are a further factor that lessens fishing’s attractiveness among young people;

Or. en

Amendment 73Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


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Ma. whereas illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is often related to labour abuse, but the EU's current definition of IUU does not include this fact; whereas the IUU Regulation seeks only to guarantee that illegally caught fish does not enter the EU market and not to ensure the outlawing of imports of fish caught in conditions entailing serious violations of labour law and fundamental human rights on board the fishing vessel;

Or. es

Amendment 74Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)fishing is often linked with labour abuse, however the current EU IUU definition does not incorporate it; whereas the IUU Regulation only seeks to ensure that illegally-caught fish does not enter the EU market and does not ensure that fish associated with serious labour infringements and violation of fundamental human rights on board the fishing vessel is also banned from import.

Or. en

Amendment 75João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas although these and other problems are recognised, the causes of the worsening socio-economic situation in the fisheries sector have, in many cases, still to be tackled, including the inadequate pricing of fish at first sale;

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Amendment 76Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas young people who want to start their business as fishers face important barriers, especially related to the system of allocation of fishing possibilities and the impact it has on the price of fishing vessels;

Or. en

Amendment 77Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas small-scale fishing plays a decisive social and economic role, accounting for 80% of fisheries in the EU and directly or indirectly providing work for a significant number of operators;

Or. it

Amendment 78Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas the Commission must submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on implementation of the CFP by 31 December 2022;

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Amendment 79Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionRecital M a (new)


Ma. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic further demonstrates the importance of European self-sufficiency in food;

Or. pt

Amendment 80João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M b (new)


Mb. whereas earnings are very unequally distributed between industrial fisheries on the one hand, which tend to take a more rapacious approach to resources, and small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries on the other; whereas increased earnings from fisheries can provide a major incentive for reducing catches, thus contributing to more sustainable resource management;

Or. pt

Amendment 81Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionRecital M b (new)


Mb. whereas the fisheries sector is in a serious economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic;

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Amendment 82João Ferreira

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Motion for a resolutionRecital M c (new)


Mc. whereas the inequality between the income levels of those who fish for a living and other population groups is clear; whereas an increase to their individual earnings needs to be secured;

Or. pt

Amendment 83João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M d (new)


Md. whereas the revenue generated and the salaries earned by fishing professionals are insecure, given the way in which the sector does business, the manner in which first-sale prices are set, and the irregular nature of fishing and, as a result, the sector must continue to be supported by the requisite national and EU public funding;

Or. pt

Amendment 84João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M e (new)


Me. whereas earnings from small-scale fisheries have been falling significantly owing to a substantial increase in operation costs, specifically in fuel costs, often making an increase in fishing effort necessary;

Or. pt

Amendment 85

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João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M f (new)


Mf. whereas, despite their objectives, successive reforms of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (CMO), particularly the aquaculture market, have not helped as they should have done to improve earnings in the sector, secure market stability, improve the marketing of fisheries products or increase their added value;

Or. pt

Amendment 86João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M g (new)


Mg. whereas the current sales dynamic does not make it possible for fluctuations in production factor costs, fuel costs included, to be passed on in fish prices, and whereas average first-sale prices have not kept pace with the trend in end consumer prices;

Or. pt

Amendment 87João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M h (new)


Mh. whereas the fisheries sector plays an important role in the socio-economic situation, in employment and in the promotion of economic and social cohesion in the outermost regions, areas with economies that face permanent

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structural constraints and few opportunities for economic diversification;

Or. pt

Amendment 88João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionRecital M i (new)


Mi. whereas the special characteristics and constraints of the outermost regions need to be acknowledged and taken into account when adopting measures, particularly measures relating to the fisheries sector;

Or. pt

Amendment 89Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionParagraph 3


3. Reiterates that, as with stock and habitat management, the best scientific knowledge, based on reliable, near-real data with extended time series, is key to managing and monitoring social developments in the sector, particularly employment developments, without which it will not be possible to follow up and fully implement one of the three sustainability pillars advocated under the CFP – the social pillar;

3. Reiterates that, as with stock and habitat management, the best scientific knowledge, based on reliable, near-real data with extended time series in a harmonised manner across all Member States, is key to managing and monitoring social developments in the sector, particularly employment developments, without which it will not be possible to follow up and fully implement one of the three sustainability pillars advocated under the CFP – the social pillar;

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Amendment 90Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionParagraph 3

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3. Reiterates that, as with stock and habitat management, the best scientific knowledge, based on reliable, near-real data with extended time series, is key to managing and monitoring social developments in the sector, particularly employment developments, without which it will not be possible to follow up and fully implement one of the three sustainability pillars advocated under the CFP – the social pillar;

3. Reiterates that, as with stock and habitat management, the best scientific knowledge, based on reliable, up-to-date data with extended time series, is key to managing and monitoring social developments in the sector, particularly employment developments, without which it will not be possible to follow up and fully implement one of the three sustainability pillars advocated under the CFP – the social pillar;

Or. pt

Amendment 91João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 3 a (new)


3a. Takes the view that a CFP reform is needed that delivers the Member States' sovereignty over their exclusive economic zones, promoting decentralised and local fisheries management and modernisation of the fisheries sector, with the aim of safeguarding its socio-economic viability;

Or. pt

Amendment 92João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 4


4. Points out that the information made available by different bodies seems to demonstrate an ageing of EU fishing crews, but that, as with fisheries management and adaptation of measures taken, the management, monitoring and implementation of actions should be differentiated on the basis of geographical area, fishing fleets and, in some

4. Points out that the information made available by different bodies seems to demonstrate an ageing of Member States' fishing crews, but that, as with fisheries management and adaptation of measures taken, the management, monitoring and implementation of actions should be differentiated on the basis of geographical area, fishing fleets and, in

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circumstances, fishing gear used; some circumstances, fishing gear used;

Or. pt

Amendment 93Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionParagraph 4


4. Points out that the information made available by different bodies seems to demonstrate an ageing of EU fishing crews, but that, as with fisheries management and adaptation of measures taken, the management, monitoring and implementation of actions should be differentiated on the basis of geographical area, fishing fleets and, in some circumstances, fishing gear used;

4. Points out that the information made available by different bodies seems to demonstrate an ageing of EU fishing crews, but that, as with fisheries management and adaptation of measures taken, the management, monitoring and implementation of actions should be differentiated on the basis of geographical area, fishing fleets and fishing gear used;

Or. es



5. Urges the Commission, particularly Eurostat, and the Member States, to take account of employment trends, not only in relation to the total number of jobs, but also with regard to the level of training and age structure of the working population in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and, if possible, also in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain, producing data in this respect in similar detail to those that exist for monitoring economic activity and the performance of the sector in a specific way;

5. Urges the Commission, particularly Eurostat, and the Member States, to take account of employment trends, not only in relation to the total number of jobs, but also with regard to the level of training, gender and age structure of the working population in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and, if possible, also in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain, producing data in this respect in similar detail to those that exist for monitoring economic activity and the performance of the sector in a specific way;

Or. es

Amendment 95Nuno Melo

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 5 a (new)


5a. Welcomes the STECF report on Social data on the EU fisheries sector as the first report of its kind, providing a comprehensive overview of the social data collected under the EU Data Collection Framework; Calls for future STECF reports on social data to improve the existing social indicators and include new elements for analysis, such as employment status of fishers (owner, self-employed or employed), data on whether a fisher works for a cooperative or for a company, data concerning social security such as the age when a fisher should stop working (pension), data on sick leave due to work caused illnesses or work related incidents, data on open-ended or temporary employment contracts, data on temporary agencies’ workers, data on how the wages are determined – be that a fixed salary, percentage of the catch or other criteria, data on the working time, data on work-related accidents and incidents solely relating to the fishing industry;

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Amendment 96Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionParagraph 5 a (new)


5a. Welcomes the establishment by the EU's statistics service, Eurostat, in cooperation with the statistics services of Portugal, Spain and France and their respective outermost regions, of a webpage providing data on the outermost regions1-A; deplores, however, the fact that it still does not provide data on the fisheries sector, given the activity's importance to these regions' economies;

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urges the Commission, and Eurostat in particular, to gather sound and up-to-date date on the blue economy and on changes in the job market in the fisheries sector, changes to fishers' average earnings, their training levels, participation by gender and age group, along with data on the extent and performance of these activities in the outermost regions;

_________________1-A https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/RCI/#?vis=outermost.population =en⟨

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Amendment 97Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionParagraph 5 a (new)


5a. Welcomes the first STECF report on Social data on the EU fisheries sector, providing a comprehensive overview of the social data collected under the EU Data Collection Framework; Stresses the need to address the conclusions of this first report and calls, therefore, for future STECF reports on social data to refine the existing social indicators, requiring a proper definition of whom to consider part of the fisheries work force, include new elements for analysis and adequate geographic scale, lower than country level, considering the need to know the regional and even local reality;

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Amendment 98Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža Tomašić, Bert-Jan RuissenMotion for a resolutionParagraph 7 a (new)


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7a. notes that the Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing in the maritime zones of the EU poses unfair competition for the European fishermen;

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Amendment 99Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionParagraph 7 b (new)


7b. calls the European Commission to support the national authorities acquire systems in order to be able to identify and report IUU fishing activities;

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8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length) and are, therefore, exposed to greater risks caused by adverse weather conditions and by operating close to shore;

8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length) and are, therefore, exposed to greater risks caused by adverse weather conditions and by operating close to shore; stresses that the outermost regions are particularly vulnerable to serious meteorological events associated with climate change, the occurrence of which also causes problems in the fisheries sector; stresses the need for sustained and coordinated action at all levels, and on a number of policies, that directs investment towards increasing adaptation capacity, bolstering resilience

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and preparing for these phenomena, and, at the same time, guarantees the safety of workers in the sector and does not put young people off joining the sector;

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8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length) and are, therefore, exposed to greater risks caused by adverse weather conditions and by operating close to shore; points out that the risks associated with fishing cannot be seen separately from the advanced age of a significant part of the fleet;

Or. pt

Amendment 102Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino Grant, France Jamet, Maxette PirbakasMotion for a resolutionParagraph 8



8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length), many of them antiquated, and are, therefore, exposed to greater risks caused by adverse weather conditions and by operating close to shore;

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8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length) and therefore have greater difficulty in providing protective spaces and improving living conditions;

Or. es



8a. whereas the EMFAF 2021-2027 must provide funding for the renewal, reclassification and even resizing of the fleet, particularly the coastal and artisanal small-scale fleet, mainly in identified cases in which the vessels in question have a high average age and do not provide basic operating and safety conditions, and for increases to engine power where warranted as a means to provide the best safety conditions on entering and exiting the sea, without increasing fishing capacity; deplores the fact that EMFAF negotiations have not considered these options and draws attention to the importance of reverting the outcome on this specific aspect as soon as possible;

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9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board apply only to larger and newly built vessels;

9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board apply only to larger and newly built vessels although many Member States have national rules on measures concerning protection and living conditions for smaller vessels;

Or. es




9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board apply above all to larger and newly built vessels;

Or. es

Amendment 107Manuel Pizarro, Isabel Carvalhais, Nicolás González Casares, Pietro Bartolo, Carmen Avram, Ivo HristovMotion for a resolutionParagraph 9


9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety

9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety

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conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board apply only to larger and newly built vessels;

conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board apply mainly to larger vessels;

Or. en

Amendment 108Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 9



9. Stresses that, despite international and EU efforts to improve safety conditions on board vessels, particularly fishing vessels, the international conventions setting out the rules and systems for the protection of ships and persons on board mainly apply to large vessels;

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10. Reiterates that working and living conditions on board cannot be seen separately from safety conditions; takes the view that good working and living conditions on vessels improve the safety conditions in which fishing operations are carried out, as does time to rest for fishers, with direct implications for their safety, as a large percentage of accidents and incidents on fishing vessels continue to be linked to human error, whether caused by lack of knowledge or training or by fatigue;

10. Reiterates that working and living conditions on board cannot be seen separately from safety conditions; takes the view that good working and living conditions on vessels and the suitable modernisation thereof improve the safety conditions in which fishing operations are carried out, as does time to rest for fishers, with direct implications for their safety, as a large percentage of accidents and incidents on fishing vessels continue to be linked to human error, whether caused by lack of knowledge or training or by fatigue;

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11. Points out that maritime workers, including fishers, are often excluded from the scope of European and Member States’ national legal frameworks on labour, taking into account that many rules do not apply to the reality of these workers’ activities; points out that, as it is not possible to apply general labour schemes, it is necessary to ensure that a number of basic premises related to employment regulations are provided, in a tailored manner, for seafarers and, in particular, for fishers;

11. Points out that maritime workers, including fishers, are often excluded from the scope of European and Member States’ national legal frameworks on labour, taking into account that many rules do not apply to the reality of these workers’ activities; points out that – as it is not possible to apply general labour schemes since fishers' income depends on what they catch under the available quotas allocated to them – it is necessary to ensure that a number of basic premises related to employment regulations are provided, in a tailored manner and with due account for the above-mentioned circumstances and the specific characteristics of the inshore and small-scale sector, for seafarers and, in particular, fishers, who are often also owners of their vessels;

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11. Points out that maritime workers, including fishers, are often excluded from the scope of European and Member States’ national legal frameworks on labour, taking into account that many rules do not apply to the reality of these workers’ activities; points out that, as it is not possible to apply general labour schemes, it is necessary to ensure that a number of

11. Points out that maritime workers, including fishers, are often excluded from the scope of European and Member States’ national legal frameworks on labour, taking into account that many rules do not apply to the reality of these workers’ activities; points out that, as it is not possible to apply general labour schemes, it is necessary to ensure that a number of

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basic premises related to employment regulations are provided, in a tailored manner, for seafarers and, in particular, for fishers;

basic premises related to employment regulations are provided, in a tailored manner, for seafarers and, in particular, for fishers and fish farmers;

Or. it

Amendment 112Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionParagraph 11 a (new)


11a. Recalls the right for fishers to unionise and use collective bargaining as a way to improve their working conditions;

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13. Recalls the steps taken internationally, particularly under the Torremolinos Protocol (1993) and the Cape Town Agreement (2012), to amend and improve the Torremolinos Convention (1977), which was established as a means to address fishing vessel safety, and points out that, even with the 2012 reduction in requirements, this Convention is still not in force;

13. Recalls the steps taken internationally, particularly under the Torremolinos Protocol (1993) and the Cape Town Agreement (2012), to amend and improve the Torremolinos Convention (1977), which was established as a means to address fishing vessel safety, and points out that, even with the 2012 reduction in requirements, this Convention is still not in force; Recalls that this Convention has been transposed into EU legislation through the Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over;

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Amendment 114

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Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 13



13. Recalls the steps taken internationally, particularly under the Torremolinos Protocol (1993) and the Cape Town Agreement (2012), to amend and improve the Torremolinos Convention (1977), which was established as a means to address fishing vessel safety, and points out that, even with the 2012 reduction in requirements, this Convention is still not in force; Recalls that this Convention has been transposed into EU legislation through the Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over;

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13. Recalls the steps taken internationally, particularly under the Torremolinos Protocol (1993) and the Cape Town Agreement (2012), to amend and improve the Torremolinos Convention (1977), which was established as a means to address fishing vessel safety, and points out that, even with the 2012 reduction in requirements, this Convention is still not in force; urges all Member States that have yet to ratify the Torremolinos Convention to do so;

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Amendment 116Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolution

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Paragraph 14


14. Welcomes the establishment of the IMO 2005 Voluntary Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Equipment of Small Fishing Vessels, points out, however, that as voluntary guidelines, they can serve only as guidance, and no legal obligation or standardisation of basic norms is applicable to small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

14. Welcomes the establishment of the IMO 2005 Voluntary Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Equipment of Small Fishing Vessels, points out, however, that as voluntary guidelines, they can serve only as guidance, and no legal obligation or standardisation of basic norms is applicable to small-scale coastal fishing vessels; stresses that some Member States have adopted provisions on the construction and safety of, and living conditions aboard, small fishing vessels and recommends that these rules be harmonised at EU level;

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Amendment 117Peter van DalenMotion for a resolutionParagraph 15


15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that only with good working, living and safety conditions will it be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal of this activity which provides EU citizens with healthy food;

15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that by successfully addressing current (political) developments such as the construction of wind farms, the consequences of the Brexit deal, the development of nature reserves and enforcement of the landing obligation and ensuring good working, living and safety conditions, it will be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal of this activity which provides EU citizens with healthy food;

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Amendment 118João FerreiraMotion for a resolution

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15. Takes the view that the objectives of a fisheries policy should include supplying fish to the public and developing coastal communities, promoting employment and improving fishers' living standards, with better working, living and safety conditions, with a view to attracting young people and achieving the generational renewal of this activity, while paying heed to the sustainability and proper conservation of fishery resources;

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15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable with a view to attracting young people and achieving the generational renewal of this activity;

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15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that only with good

15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that only with good

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working, living and safety conditions will it be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal of this activity which provides EU citizens with healthy food;

working, living and safety conditions will it be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal which is essential for the survival of this activity, which also provides EU citizens with healthy food;

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15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that only with good working, living and safety conditions will it be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal of this activity which provides EU citizens with healthy and good-quality food;

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16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; proposes that steps be taken to establish basic legal rules applicable in a uniform and cross-cutting manner to the entire EU fishing fleet, taking into account specific characteristics concerning vessel size and the types of fishing operation for which vessels are intended;

16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; reminds Member States of the importance of transposing Directive (EU) 2017/159, which incorporates ILO Convention No 188 into the Union’s acquis, into their national law, being conscious that the deadline set for transposition was 15 November2019; recalls that given the large number of self-employed fishermen in the EU, and

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the fact that the Directive does not cover them, it is necessary for the Member States to ratify Convention No 188; calls on Member States to urgently ratify the ILO C188 to ensure a level playing field and fair competition among fishing companies across the world, especially considering the strong international dimension of the fishing sector; urges Member States to provide the necessary resources for it to be transposed into national legislation and applied effectively and, where appropriate, delegating inspection and document issuance functions to classification societies, given the current problems in coordinating these functions in some countries; urges the Commission to present, as quickly as possible, a proposal for an accompanying Directive on control and enforcement provisions, as was done for the maritime transport sector, in order to establish a harmonised inspections system;

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16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; reminds Member States that the deadline set for transposition Directive (EU) 2017/159 which incorporates ILO Convention No 188 (ILO C 188) into the Union’s legal framework, was 15 November 2019; recalls that given the large number of self-employed fishers in the EU, and the fact that the Directive does not cover them, it is necessary for the Member States to ratify ILO C 188, to ensure a level playing field and fair

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competition among all fishers and fishing activities; urges the Commission to present, as quickly as possible, a proposal for an accompanying Directive on control and enforcement provisions, as was done for the maritime transport sector, in order to establish a harmonised inspections system;

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16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size, taking into account specific characteristics concerning vessel size and the types of fishing operation for which vessels are intended;

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16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; proposes that steps be taken to establish basic legal rules applicable in a uniform and cross-cutting manner to the entire EU fishing fleet, taking into account specific characteristics concerning vessel size and the types of

16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; reminds Member States of the importance of transposing Directive (EU) 2017/159 – which incorporates ILO Convention No 188 into EU law – into their national law;

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fishing operation for which vessels are intended;

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16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; proposes that steps be taken to establish basic legal rules applicable in a uniform and cross-cutting manner to the entire EU fishing fleet, taking into account specific characteristics concerning vessel size and the types of fishing operation for which vessels are intended, as well as specific local conditions;

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16a. Stresses the need to take into account the arduousness of the work of fishers when designing welfare mechanisms, for example by guaranteeing the right to retire earlier than the average worker without being penalised for it;

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17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels; urges the Commission and the Member States to provide a support system that is easier to use, cutting red tape from operational programmes under the EMFAF, with a view to making them accessible to artisanal and small-scale fisheries;

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17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels; expresses concern at the failure of the new EMFAF to facilitate the modernisation of obsolete vessels in order to make them more environmentally sustainable and safer to work on;

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Amendment 130Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolution

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17. Applauds the fact that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a contribution to improving connectivity and the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, without increasing their fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

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17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to inshore and small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

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Amendment 132Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionParagraph 17


17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on

17. Welcomes that the new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) will make a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels,

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EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels;

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Amendment 133Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 17 a (new)


17a. Include in the Common Fisheries Policy overarching social objectives in parallel with environmental objectives, acknowledging that the wellbeing of workers on board of fishing vessels is essential for the future of the industry.

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Amendment 134Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 17 b (new)


17b. Underlines the clear contradiction between the CFP and the requirements set out in social legislation such as the ILO C188 Work in Fishing Convention, transposed in European legislation by Directive (EU) 2017/159; stresses that according to these legal texts, there is a requirement for more space on board, on a mandatory basis for vessels of 24 metres in length or over, while the fishing industry is prevented to increase space on board; highlights the contradiction between the need for Member States to respect C188 standards while at the same time the CFP rules make the obligation impossible to fulfil; urges the European Commission to identify alternative formulas for measuring fishing capacity, in the context of the EMFAF, reaffirms

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that an increase in the gross tonnage of vessels should be permitted when the additional volumes are a response to the need to improve the safety and comfort of crews (also known as social or safety tonnage) and that these operations should be eligible for funding; emphasises that the space on board destined to the kitchen, cabins, toilets or recreational areas have nothing to do with the ability of the vessel to find, catch or store fish and therefore, the fishing capacity.

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Amendment 135Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 17 c (new)


17c. Recalls that the average age in years of ships in the European fleet is 23, which for small-scale vessels can even go beyond 40 years old. The future EMFAF should include a strategy for fleet modernisation without increasing fishing capacity;

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Amendment 136Maxette Pirbakas, France JametMotion for a resolutionParagraph 18


18. Insists, further, on the need for regular monitoring and statistical information on incidents and accidents involving vessels not covered by Directive 2009/18/EC, as it is only by monitoring and assessing changes in these figures, by geographical areas, fleets and fishing gear used, that it will be possible to find solutions that make improvement possible and that reduce and prevent the occurrence

18. Insists, further, on the need for regular monitoring and statistical information on incidents and accidents involving vessels not covered by Directive 2009/18/EC, as it is only by monitoring and assessing changes in these figures, by geographical areas, fleets and fishing gear used, that it will be possible to find solutions that make improvement possible and that reduce and prevent the occurrence

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of such accidents, particularly in local and coastal fishing vessels;

of such accidents, particularly in local and coastal fishing vessels, including the antiquated craft used in outermost regions;

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18. Insists, further, on the need for regular monitoring and statistical information on incidents and accidents involving vessels not covered by Directive 2009/18/EC, as it is only by monitoring and assessing changes in these figures, by geographical areas, fleets and fishing gear used, that it will be possible to find solutions that make improvement possible and that reduce and prevent the occurrence of such accidents, particularly in local and coastal fishing vessels;

18. Insists, further, on the need for regular monitoring and systematic statistical information harmonised at EU level on incidents and accidents involving vessels not covered by Directive 2009/18/EC, as it is only by monitoring and assessing changes in these figures, by geographical areas, fleets and fishing gear used, that it will be possible to find solutions that make improvement possible and that reduce and prevent the occurrence of such accidents, particularly in local and coastal fishing vessels;

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19. Suggests that the Commission look, in this context, into recasting EMSA’s mission, giving it the capacity to carry out this monitoring and to regularly present information on it;

19. Suggests that the Commission look, in this context, into expanding EMSA’s mission, giving it the additional capacity to carry out this monitoring and to regularly present information on it;

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Amendment 139Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolution

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Paragraph 19 a (new)


19a. Believes, further, that other conditions must be obtained to maintain fishing activity and secure the succession of new generations in the sector, including by investing in the modernisation of port infrastructure;

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20. Stresses that the Bénodet 2000 report, which identified the problems concerning young people’s lack of interesting in fishing, and shone a spotlight on the diversity and complexity of training and certification systems for fishers among Member States, seems to have been forgotten and that, two decades later, no significant developments have been made;

20. Stresses that the Bénodet 2000 report, which identified the problems concerning young people’s lack of interest in fishing, and shone a spotlight on the diversity and complexity of training and certification systems for fishers among Member States, seems to have been forgotten and that, two decades later, no significant developments have been made; stresses the need for harmonisation and type approval of nautical and fisheries training requirements and procedures at EU level, as well as embarkation procedures and requirements;

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21. Points out that the movement of labour between Member States, and even from third countries to the EU, is increasing and that any generational renewal of labour in fisheries that this

21. Points out that the movement of labour between Member States, and even from third countries to the EU, is increasing and that any generational renewal of labour in fisheries that this

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movement could lead to continues to be hampered by the absence of standardisation in training and certification systems for fishers;

movement could lead to continues to be hampered by the absence of standardisation in training and certification systems for fishers; stresses the need for type approval of these systems at EU level and to align them with the requirements of the STCW and STCW-F Conventions;

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Amendment 142Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionParagraph 21


21. Points out that the movement of labour between Member States, and even from third countries to the EU, is increasing and that any generational renewal of labour in fisheries that this movement could lead to continues to be hampered by the absence of standardisation in training and certification systems for fishers;

21. Points out that the movement of labour between Member States is increasing and that any generational renewal of labour in fisheries that this movement could lead to continues to be hampered by the absence of standardisation in training and certification systems for fishers;

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24. Stresses that in other areas of maritime activity, both recreational and professional, major developments have been made towards international recognition of training, irrespective of the country in which it is obtained, and all that is needed is for basic training to be standardised and provided by schools or educational institutions which are part of the internationally recognised national education systems of each Member State or third country;

24. Stresses that in other areas of maritime activity, both recreational and professional, major developments have been made towards international recognition of training, irrespective of the country in which it is obtained, and all that is needed is for cooperation to be stepped up with a view to the recognition of basic training provided by schools or educational institutions which are part of the internationally recognised national education systems of each Member State or

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third country;

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25. Notes that, under the 1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), the ILO establishes a number of fundamental standards regarding working conditions, including minimum safety training requirements for all types and sizes of fishing vessel; points out that, while this convention has been in force since September 2012, it applies only in those countries that have ratified it;

25. Notes that, under the 1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), the ILO establishes a number of fundamental standards regarding working conditions, including minimum safety training requirements for all types and sizes of fishing vessel; points out that, while this convention has been in force since September 2012, it applies only in those countries that have ratified it; urges all Member States that have yet to ratify this convention to do so;

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25. Notes that, under the 1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), the ILO establishes a number of fundamental standards regarding training and safety conditions, including minimum safety training requirements for all types and sizes of fishing vessel; points out that, while this convention has been in force since September 2012, it applies only in those countries that have ratified it;

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25. Notes that, under the 1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), the IMO establishes a number of fundamental standards regarding training and safety conditions, including minimum safety training requirements for all types and sizes of fishing vessel; points out that, while this convention has been in force since September 2012, it applies only in those countries that have ratified it;

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25a. Notes that although the European Union implemented the so-called 1993 Torremolinos Protocol into its acquis through Directive 97/70/EC and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 through Directive (EU) 2017/159, so far it did not act as swiftly and energetically with regard to safety training; recalls that Decision (EU) 2015/799 authorising Member States to become party or to accede to STCW-F has proven ineffective in light of the remaining, poorly lower ratification/accession rates of its Member States; reminds that Directive (EU)2017/159 forces Member States to adopt legislation on training and certification of fishers; therefore stresses that Union legislation on safety training

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for fishers should go further than what STCW-F regulates by also introducing standards for all fishing vessels less than 24 metres, that form the larger part of the Union’s fishing fleet; calls on the European Commission to present a proposal for a Directive transposing STCW-F into the Union’s acquis in order to complete the implementation in the Union’s legislation of the internationally agreed minimum standards for ensuring safety at sea in fishing;

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26. Points out that, while the acquisition of practical knowledge and hands-on work experience provides a solid basis that remains valid for the training of fishermen in a number of Member States, formal certification provides the only guarantee that the necessary knowledge has been properly assimilated; notes that formal certification not only enhances the personal status of fishermen but also provides a form of social recognition for this profession;

26. Points out that, while the acquisition of practical knowledge and hands-on work experience provides a solid basis that remains valid for the training of fishermen in a number of Member States, formal certification that also values practical experience is the only way to ensure proper recognition of the necessary knowledge; notes that formal certification not only enhances the personal status of fishermen but also provides a form of social recognition for this profession;

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26. Points out that, while the acquisition of practical knowledge and hands-on work experience provides a solid

26. Points out that, while the acquisition of practical knowledge and hands-on work experience provides a solid

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basis that remains valid for the training of fishermen in a number of Member States, formal certification provides the only guarantee that the necessary knowledge has been properly assimilated; notes that formal certification not only enhances the personal status of fishermen but also provides a form of social recognition for this profession;

basis that remains valid for the training of fishers in a number of Member States, formal certification provides the only guarantee that the necessary knowledge has been properly assimilated; notes that formal certification not only enhances the personal status of fisher but also provides a form of social recognition for this profession;

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27. Notes that, while European funding has been invested in teaching establishments and schools providing advanced vocational training and certification in the blue economy, its oldest sector of activity, fisheries, still has difficulty in gaining acceptance in such establishments, except under regional or national training or training programmes, in the absence of European recognition of training given;

27. Notes that, while European funding has been invested in teaching establishments and schools providing advanced vocational training and certification in the blue economy, its oldest sector of activity, fisheries, still has difficulty in gaining acceptance in such establishments, except under regional or national training or training programmes, in the absence of European recognition of training given; stresses the need to move towards standardisation and type approval for nautical and fisheries training in the EU and, to that end, advocates that full use be made of EMFAF and European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) resources;

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27. Notes that, while European funding has been invested in teaching establishments and schools providing advanced vocational training and

27. Notes that, while European funding has been invested in teaching establishments and schools providing advanced vocational training and

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certification in the blue economy, its oldest sector of activity, fisheries, still has difficulty in gaining acceptance in such establishments, except under regional or national training or training programmes, in the absence of European recognition of training given;

certification in the blue economy, its oldest sector of activity, fisheries, still has difficulty in gaining acceptance in such establishments, except under regional or national training or training programmes, and cooperation between Member States needs to be stepped up with a view to boosting the recognition of training given;

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28. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to establish common bases for a standard training and certification system for the various categories of fishermen, allowing rapid recognition at European level of the certification obtained in a given Member State; considers that this should include a procedure for the recognition of certificates obtained outside the Union compatible with the European training recognition system, facilitating the movement of fishermen within the EU;

28. Calls on the Member States to step up cooperation with regard to standard training and certification systems for the various categories of fishermen, with a view to the recognition among Member States of the certification obtained in a given Member State; considers that this should include a procedure for the recognition of certificates obtained outside the European Union;

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28. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to establish common bases for a standard training and certification system for the various categories of fishermen, allowing rapid recognition at European level of the certification obtained in a given Member

28. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to establish common bases for a standard training and certification system for the various categories of fishers, allowing rapid recognition at European level of the certification obtained in a given Member

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State; considers that this should include a procedure for the recognition of certificates obtained outside the Union compatible with the European training recognition system, facilitating the movement of fishermen within the EU;

State; considers that this should include a procedure for the recognition of certificates obtained outside the Union compatible with the European training recognition system, facilitating the movement of fishers within the EU;

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28a. Notes that Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications does not establish a standardized level of training and certification for all fishers and hinders the movement of fishers between Member-States; recalls that while the Union has introduced specific, different rules for recognition of seafarers’ certificates of competency based on STCW Convention, so far the Commission has not proposed specific rules as provided in STCW-F Convention for recognition of fisher’s certificates of competency; calls, therefore on the European Commission to propose specific measures for recognition of fisher’s certificates of competency in line with the provisions of STCW-F Convention, not only for European fishers but also for citizens of third countries having ratified or acceded to STCW-F;

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29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishermen must be properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of existing and incoming EU fishermen;

29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishermen must be properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of existing and incoming EU fishermen; emphasises that the administrative burden required by the current EMFAF in some countries has led to the rejection of training applications, including from small-scale fishers, and that the new EMFAF will have to overcome these difficulties in order to make an effective contribution to crew training;

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29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishermen must be properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of existing and incoming EU fishermen;

29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishermen must be properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of Member States' existing and incoming fishermen;

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29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishermen must be

29. Points out that, while the aim of the EMFAF is to contribute to the full implementation of the CFP, in order to achieve this objective, fishers must be

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properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of existing and incoming EU fishermen;

properly trained and certified, requiring a portion of the funding to be earmarked for the training and certification of existing and incoming EU fishers;

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Amendment 158Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionParagraph 29 a (new)


29a. Points out that while ever more requirements must be fulfilled to work on board a ship, training is in short supply, which sometimes causes vessels to be grounded since crew must attend compulsory training onshore; calls on the EU to help streamline training courses and make it easier to carry out training days on-board by promoting distance learning courses using new technologies;

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29a. Stresses that knowledge and innovation are essential to ensuring that the fisheries sector grows in a smart, resilient and sustainable manner;

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Amendment 160Izaskun Bilbao BarandicaMotion for a resolutionParagraph 29 b (new)


29b Points out that given the new jobs

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that may be created by the blue economy, circular economy and fishing and gastronomic tourism, it would be wise to develop predictive vocational training concerning these new professions and these sectors' training needs, as has been proposed in the naval sector;

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Amendment 161Cláudia Monteiro de AguiarMotion for a resolutionSubheading 4


Raising the profile of women and ensuring equal access to employment in this sector

Ensuring gender equality in access and employment in this sector

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30. Points out that, although the statistical data available indicate that women account for only 3% of those employed in productive fisheries activity, many vessels, in particular small-scale coastal fishing vessels, are operated as small family enterprises in which all necessary logistical and administrative support is provided on an informal basis by women not officially engaged in any other form of employment;

30. Points out that, although the statistical data available indicate that women account for only 12% of those employed in productive fisheries activity, many vessels, in particular small-scale coastal fishing vessels, are in many cases operated as small family enterprises in which all necessary logistical and administrative support is provided on an informal basis by women not officially engaged in any other form of employment;

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30. Points out that, although the statistical data available indicate that women account for only 3% of those employed in productive fisheries activity, many vessels, in particular small-scale coastal fishing vessels, are operated as small family enterprises in which all necessary logistical and administrative support is provided on an informal basis by women not officially engaged in any other form of employment;

(Does not affect the English version.)

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30a. Stresses the need to guarantee that fishers have access to training and certification, particularly for seasonal and part-time employment;

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31. Points that such informal ancillary activity does not generate any pay, welfare or pension entitlements for the women concerned and that, should the operation of the vessels be suspended or terminated, only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits, thus increasing existing worker inequalities;

31. Points that there are Member States in which such informal ancillary activity, carried out by women, does not generate any pay, welfare or pension entitlements for the women concerned and that, should the operation of the vessels be suspended or terminated, only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits, thus increasing existing worker inequalities; stresses the need for Member States to fully professionalise these

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women's work by recognising their role and integrating them into national social protection systems;

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31. Points that such informal ancillary activity does not generate any pay, welfare or pension entitlements for the women concerned and that, should the operation of the vessels be suspended or terminated, only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits, thus increasing existing worker inequalities;

31. Points that such informal ancillary activity does not generate any pay, welfare, pension entitlements or workplace illnesses for the women concerned and that, should the operation of the vessels be suspended, temporarily halted or terminated, only the officially recognised workforce is entitled to welfare benefits, thus increasing existing worker inequalities;

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32. Points out that, despite the dangers of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the regional advisory councils;

32. Believes that there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; stresses that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the regional advisory councils;

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32. Points out that, despite the dangers of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the European Union fisheries advisory councils;

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32. Points out that, despite the dangers of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the EU's fisheries advisory councils;

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32. Points out that, despite the dangers 32. Points out that, despite the dangers

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of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the regional advisory councils;

of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the EU Fisheries advisory councils;

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32. Points out that there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the regional advisory councils and guilds (‘cofradías’);

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32. Points out that, despite the dangers of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately

32. Points out that, despite the dangers of fishing activity, there is no reason to exclude or hamper access for women to this profession, as demonstrated by the increasing number of female crew members and skippers on working fishing vessels; observes that there are fortunately

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a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the regional advisory councils;

a number of particularly active associations representing women employed in the fisheries sector, especially in the advisory councils;

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32a. Welcomes the establishment in some EU countries of women's associations in the fisheries sector; calls on the EU and the Member States to support the promotion and establishment of new associations to provide women with greater visibility and assistance;

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33. Notes that, while the role of women in the fisheries sector is frequently informal, they must be given economic and social recognition; points out that better information regarding their activities and measures to improve their status and heighten their profile will help to not only enhance their personal and social advancement, but also demystify their role in the fisheries sector;

33. Believes that, while the role of women in the fisheries sector is frequently informal, they must be given economic and social recognition and properly paid; points out that better information regarding their activities and measures to improve their status and heighten their profile will help to not only enhance their personal and social advancement, but also demystify their role in the fisheries sector;

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33a. Considers that the current capacity measurements rules jeopardise women’s access to the sector since separate cabins, toilets and showers are needed to guarantee their privacy and well-being.

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33a. Takes the view that current capacity measurement standards make it harder for women to access the sector by failing to include dedicated provisions to ensure their privacy and well-being;

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34. Urges the European Commission and the Member States to implement measures to improve the qualifications of women involved in the blue economy, specially fisheries, and to promote official recognition of their contribution to fishing; considers it necessary, furthermore, to ensure that EMFAF funding within the 2021-2027 Community framework and beyond makes a significant contribution to equal treatment for women in the fisheries sector, being earmarked in particular for measures to improve their living, working and safety conditions on board fishing vessels and ensuring that the necessary changes are made to this end;

34. Urges the European Commission and the Member States to implement measures to improve the qualifications of women involved in the blue economy, particularly the fisheries, shellfish, aquaculture and canning industries and to promote official recognition of their contribution to the sea-industry supply chain; considers it necessary, furthermore, to ensure that EMFAF funding within the 2021-2027 Community framework and beyond makes a significant contribution to equal treatment for women in the maritime fisheries sector, being earmarked in particular for measures to improve their living, working and safety conditions on board fishing vessels and ensuring that the

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necessary changes are made to this end;

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Amendment 178João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionSubheading 5


Promoting professional fishing activity and generational renewal in the sector

Promoting earnings from fishing, professional fishing activity and generational renewal in the sector

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35. Recalls that the European Union, the largest single market in fisheries products, accounts for only 6% of total world catches, being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries;

35. Recalls that the European Union, the largest single market in fisheries products, accounts for only 6% of total world catches, being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries; points out that European-owned companies and vessels generate a proportion of these imports;

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Amendment 180Maxette Pirbakas, France JametMotion for a resolutionParagraph 35



35. Recalls that the European Union, the largest single market in fisheries products, accounts for only 6% of total world catches, being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries, bearing in mind also that the outermost regions largely rely on fishing;

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35. Recalls that the European Union, the largest market in fisheries products, accounts for only 6% of total world catches, being highly dependent on fishery and aquaculture imports from third countries;

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36. Points out that CFP standards are among the most stringent and make an important contribution to environmental, economic and social sustainability and that, although there is still much room for improvement, progress made in recent decades shows what can be done in this direction, contributing, on the one hand, to the sustainability of fish stocks and habitats and, on the other, to increasing the earnings of fishermen and shipowners;

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among the most stringent and make an important contribution to environmental, economic and social sustainability and that, although there is still much room for improvement, progress made in recent decades shows what can be done in this direction, contributing, on the one hand, to the sustainability of fish stocks and habitats and, on the other, to increasing the earnings of fishermen and shipowners;

among the most stringent and make an important contribution to environmental, economic and social sustainability and that, although there is still much room for improvement, progress made in recent decades shows what can be done in this direction, contributing, on the one hand, to the sustainability of fish stocks and habitats and, on the other, to increasing the earnings of fishers and ship owners;

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36a. Considers it necessary to increase earnings from fishing as part of the strategy of making resource management more sustainable and that this goal can be achieved by increasing the commercial value of fish and through fleet renewal and rationalisation;

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Amendment 185Emmanouil FragkosMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 a (new)


36a. calls the EU to examine the value of measures like laying artificial reefs, in its exclusive economic zones, for the protection of marine life;

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Amendment 186João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 b (new)

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36b. Points to the need for ambitious revision of the COM for fishery products with a view to increasing its contribution to the sector's income, market stability, improved marketing of fishery products and an increase in their added value;

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Amendment 187João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 c (new)


36c. Stresses that the continuous fall in EU support for the sector under successive multiannual financial frameworks, and in particular the cut in funding for the European Fisheries Fund/European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the COM, is one of the factors which has been serving to worsen the situation in the sector; reiterates, therefore, that the EU's financial support for the fisheries sector needs to be stepped up considerably;

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Amendment 188João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 d (new)


36d. Calls for systems to be set up that improve first-sale prices, so as to benefit fishers by increasing the reward for their work, and promoting fair and proper distribution of added value along the sector's value chain by reducing operating margins, raising the prices paid to producers, and limiting the prices paid by end consumers;

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Amendment 189João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 e (new)


36e. Calls, with a view to distributing added value more fairly and properly along the sector's value chain, for consideration to be given to forms of intervention along the lines of guarantee prices or maximum profit rates in order to achieve the above aim and improve fishermen's incomes; reiterates that when there are serious imbalances within the chain, Member States should have the power to intervene, for instance by setting maximum operating margins for each agent in the chain;

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Amendment 190João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 f (new)


36f. Highlights the need for production costs to be one of the variables to take into account when determining guide prices;

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Amendment 191João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 g (new)


36g. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the action needed to maintain and boost systems and means of support, including funding, in order to

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promote concentration of supply, including by providing real support for the establishment and operation of POs, particularly for small-scale coastal and artisanal fishing;

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Amendment 192João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 h (new)


36h. Stresses that operational programmes must encourage POs – by providing the requisite financial support – to market their products directly, working within the value chain, as a means to enhance the value of their production and boost the added value of fishery products;

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Amendment 193João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 i (new)


36i. 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 the specific problems in this part of the sector;

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Amendment 194João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 j (new)


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36j. Stresses the importance of setting up home markets for traditional products of particular quality, to be backed up by fairs, small businesses, and the catering industry, as this would enhance the added value of local products and promote local development;

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Amendment 195João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 k (new)


36k. Calls on the Commission to consider better ways to promote the marketing of processed fishery products with higher added value, including canned products, following the example of certain agricultural products, and programmes for the external promotion of EU fishery products, including their presentation at international exhibitions and fairs;

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Amendment 196João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 36 l (new)


36l. Points out that the fisheries sector is central to the socio-economic situation, employment, and the promotion of economic and social cohesion in the ORs, whose economies are affected by permanent structural constraints and which have few possibilities for economic diversification; considers it essential, therefore, to maintain and step up EU support for the fisheries sector in those regions, with a view, in particular, to offsetting the additional costs of

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remoteness when it comes to selling certain fishery products from some ORs; points to the specific features of fisheries sector value chains in the ORs and maintains that special support is needed in order to strengthen them and facilitate access to markets, an aim that could be achieved by not only re-establishing a POSEI scheme for fisheries but also by establishing a POSEI scheme for transport geared towards setting up and operating particular trade routes;

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Amendment 197Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 37


37. Stresses the need to ensure the continuity of fishing activity, generational renewal and greater social recognition for this sector and its importance for the sustainable supply of healthy food for Europeans that come from environmentally sound habitats;

37. Stresses the need to ensure the continuity of fishing activity, generational renewal and greater social recognition for this sector and its importance for the sustainable supply of healthy food for Europeans that come from environmentally sound habitats; points out that the cultural identity and intangible heritage of coastal, riverside, island and lakeside communities, especially small-scale fishing, must be protected and enhanced;

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37. Stresses the need to ensure the continuity of fishing activity, generational renewal and greater social recognition for this sector and its importance for the sustainable supply of healthy food for Europeans that come from

37. Stresses the need to ensure the continuity of fishing activity, generational renewal and greater social recognition for this sector and its importance for the sustainable supply of healthy food for populations that come from

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environmentally sound habitats; environmentally sound habitats;

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38. Stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge, through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment, species and habitats and the conservation thereof;

38. Stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge, through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data, collaboration with the scientific community and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment, species and habitats and the conservation thereof;

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Amendment 200Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionParagraph 38



38. Stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge, through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data, collaboration with scientists and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment, species and habitats and the conservation thereof;

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38. Stresses the significant contribution of fishers to the advancement of scientific knowledge, through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data, collaboration with science, and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment, species and habitats and the conservation thereof;

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38. Stresses the significant contribution of fishermen to the advancement of scientific knowledge, through both their direct involvement in the collection of fishing data and the provision of additional information regarding the state of the marine environment, species and habitats and the conservation thereof for scientific purposes;

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38a. Points out that developing marine research and innovation potential in the outermost regions is essential to driving the growth of the blue economy in those regions. Boosting their participation in international research networks that involve their universities, with knowledge of their unique characteristics, may help the outermost regions to improve their innovation systems and create jobs; urges the Commission to make an effort to equip these regions with the means to study and harness their biodiversity efficiently;

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Amendment 205Peter van DalenMotion for a resolutionParagraph 38 a (new)


38a. Underlines the common fisheries policy goal of promoting selective fishing and the European Union target of achieving climate neutrality by 2050; highlights progress towards a low-emission cutter fleet and innovative fishing techniques that contribute to achievement of both the 2050 target and the selectivity objective; calls on the European Commission to encourage and prioritise these developments in order to hold out prospects for the sector through innovation;

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38a. Recognises fishers as food suppliers and essential workers, who even during catastrophic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, continued to secure daily landings in challenging environments; Calls for the allocation of sufficient European public resources to support EU fishers’ hard work and commitment to sustainability via targeted campaigns aimed at boosting sustainable EU-produced seafood consumption which ultimately contributes to self-sufficiency and reduces the Union market's dependence on seafood imports;

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Amendment 207Peter van DalenMotion for a resolutionParagraph 38 b (new)


38b. Points to the joint development of shipbuilding and the scientific 'Triple Zero' approach: zero emissions, zero waste, zero accidents onboard', encouraging a move towards the design of vessels in European fleets, including artisanal fishing fleets, along more circular, efficient and sustainable rather than mainly economic lines;

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39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data, providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data, providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world; urges official scientific fisheries advisory bodies such as International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) to make greater use of the data gathered by the EU fleet;

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39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data, providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for

39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data, providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; stresses, in that regard, the important role played by universities, marine research centres, in cooperation with sea schools, with regard to training fishers to meet this need; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an

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the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

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39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can be involved in the collection of even more data regarding the seas in which Member State fleets operate;

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39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data,

39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishermen could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data,

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providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used, with suitable incentives to that end, for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

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39. Observes that, given the right training and specific skills, fishers could contribute even more to the advancement of scientific knowledge through the in situ collection and registration of environmental data, providing verification of that obtained by remote observation using satellites and other instruments; in 2019, the Community fleet, consisting of over 81 000 fishing vessels of all sizes, provided an incomparable number of platforms constantly collecting fishing and other marine data on an almost daily basis; this is a facility that can and should be used for the collection of even more data regarding the seas of Europe and the world;

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40. Points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

40. Points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but will also succeed in encouraging populations to remain in rural areas, preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers it to be of vital importance that younger generations are also better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

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40. Points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but also maintaining population in rural areas, preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers vital to keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

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40. Points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but also secure population in coastal areas, preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers vital to keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

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40. Points out that the involvement of young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but also secure population in rural areas, preserving the cultural heritage of many coastal communities; considers vital to keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

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40. Points out that the involvement of 40. Believes that the involvement of

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young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, but also keep younger generations better informed and more aware of sustainability issues and of the need for all to contribute to tackling and combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

young people and generational renewal will not only ensure the continuity of the oldest activity of the blue economy, bringing new knowledge to the sector, enabling it to play an important role in combating climate change, which is impacting hardest on sea and coastal areas around the planet;

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40a. Believes that the fisheries sector would be more attractive to more young people if it was affiliated and complemented with emerging sectors, for example, tourism; urges, in this context, the Member States and their regions to cut the red tape in fishing tourism as a source of income; calls, further, on the Commission to promote back-up lines, within the framework of existing EU programmes, for the restoration of the tangible and intangible heritage associated with maritime activities, preserving the identity of coastal communities, optimising their use for tourism;

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40a. Notes that the protection of the environment is a growing concern for young people in Europe; stresses the

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importance of the sustainable management of fisheries to attract young fishers; calls for the promotion of low-impact fishing not only as a way to reduce the impact of fisheries on the marine environment but also to attract new generations of fishers;

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Amendment 220Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža TomašićMotion for a resolutionParagraph 40 a (new)


40a. points out that there is substantial untapped potential in fishing tourism;

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Amendment 221Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionParagraph 40 b (new)


40b. Stresses the importance of the inclusion of fishers in collaborative and community-based Maritime Spatial Planning, for the sustainable development and protection of the marine environment;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity;

41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity;

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despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea;

despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; believes that gradually digitalising the sector would make it more attractive to young people; calls for balance in this transition, however, to prevent the sector from losing the added value of the experience acquired by older fishers; urges the Commission and the Member States to step up investment in lifelong learning, including in this sector, so that fishers in older age groups can keep up with the transition;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea;

41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea; adds that life-long learning systems need to be established to keep skills up to date and create opportunities for all age cohorts;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea, life-long learning systems must be set up to create skills updates and opportunities for all age groups including the old;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishers at sea, life-long learning systems must be set up to create updated skills and opportunities for all age groups;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must not exclude digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea;

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41. Stresses the importance of ocean literacy, which must include digital literacy and digitisation of fishing activity; despite improved skills among older users, software applications are easier and more intuitive for younger generations when it comes to collecting and registering data under the new Fisheries Control Regulation, which is currently under review, or utilising new applications and equipment to improve the safety, working conditions and wellbeing of fishermen at sea;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;

42. Points out that fishermen have helped to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged; takes the view in this regard that the possibility of creating new activities and supplementary income streams should be considered;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged, for example through the use of ESI and, more specifically, EMFAF funding;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised, encouraged and duly rewarded;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of marine litter, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;

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42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishers productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishers have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine litter, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged;

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42a. Stresses that the sustainable management of fish stocks and the setting of fishing quotas in line with the objective of restoring and maintaining populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield is key to creating an economic environment in which young people are confident enough to make the required investments to become fishers;

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42a. Stresses the need for the Member States to establish the economic incentives and port infrastructure needed to collect and recycle properly the waste and plastic picked up by young fishers that, in return, may deliver them financial gains on top of their main activity;

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Amendment 236Caroline Rooseon behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionParagraph 42 b (new)


42b. Calls on Member States to undertake actions to remove obstacles to starting a career in the fishing sector, such as the high initial cost of starting a business, income instability and methods for allocating fishing opportunities;

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Amendment 237Caroline Roose

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on behalf of the Greens/EFA GroupMotion for a resolutionParagraph 42 c (new)


42c. Calls on Members States, in line with Article 17 of Regulation EU 1380/2013 (the CFP basic regulation), to also use criteria related to age when allocating the fishing opportunities available to them;

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Amendment 238Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 43


43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;

43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector, including fish farming;

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43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract

43. Welcomes the fact that the new 2021-2027 EMFAF Regulation strengthens the EMFAF's pre-existing areas of action to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing

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young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;

enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;

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43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;

43. Welcomes that the new 2021-2027 EMFAF will provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector;

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43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire

43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021-2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fisher engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire

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sector; sector;

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43a. Reiterates the need, as a means to protect earnings from fishing, to provide the sector and its workers with proper economic and social compensation to offset the resource conservation measures being imposed or temporary cessation assistance for the purposes of resource management; proposes, to this end, that the EMFAF support the establishment of a wage compensation fund that makes up for all lost earnings and covers non-fishing periods and that such periods be treated as actual working time for the purposes of the retirement pension and other social security entitlements; supports, further, the establishment of a guaranteed minimum wage;

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Amendment 243Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 43 a (new)


43a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support efforts to promote social dialogue between the parties, concerning the following in particular: (a) training for young entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector, (b) professional updating and skills development for sustainable fisheries (c) raising awareness of good fishing practices (d) safety and protection of human life at sea (e) onboard health and

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safety of workers;

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43a. Points out that investment in generational renewal should continue to be a priority for the EU, that one of the main successes of our common project is self-sufficiency in food and that the gradual ageing of those working in the fisheries sector constitutes a real risk;

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Amendment 245João FerreiraMotion for a resolutionParagraph 43 b (new)


43b. Considers that attention and support should be particularly focused on small-scale fisheries, which are potentially less predatory and more sustainable, not only in terms of biological resource management but also from a socio-economic point of view;

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44a. Considers that generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge, and the EMFAF should take steps to promote vocational

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training and career development, and to increase incomes and job security;

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45. Points out that the need to improve on-board working, living and safety conditions, the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates, the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between Member States and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are, in many cases, employed illegally;

45. Points out that the need to improve on-board working, living and safety conditions, the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates, the obstacles to the movement of fishers between Member States and the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishers who are, in many cases, employed illegally; Considers, in line with the EESC opinion on the Social dimension of fisheries, that it is essential to develop general principles and operational guidelines for fair labour market services in the fishing sector. In this regard the European Commission and Member States should promote the guidelines on the decent employment of migrant fishers developed in 2020 by the European Social Partners in the fisheries sector;

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45. Points out that the need to improve on-board working, living and safety conditions, the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates, the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between Member States and the need for

45. Points out that the need to improve on-board connectivity and working, living and safety conditions, the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates, the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between Member States and

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manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are, in many cases, employed illegally;

the need for manpower in this sector are factors encouraging the arrival of third-country fishermen who are, in some cases, employed illegally; urges Member States to take appropriate measures to stamp out such practices;

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45. Points out that the need to improve the image of the sector, including the role of women, on-board working, living and safety conditions, with a view to attracting new generations and improving procedures for the recognition of fishery certificates in view of the obstacles to the movement of fishermen between Member States and the need for manpower that has to be met by third-country fishermen in order to maintain activity in the sector;

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45. Points out that the need to improve on-board working, living and safety conditions, the difficulties regarding the recognition of fishery certificates, and the need for manpower in this sector are factors promoting the hiring of third-country fishermen who are, in many cases, employed illegally;

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45a. Calls on the European Commission and the Council of the EU to use its trade policy to ensure that similar environmental and social sustainability standards are applied to both European and foreign operators, opening up the internal market only to compliant products. The EU would otherwise be sending the wrong message to the international community, rewarding those who have done least for the sustainability of fish stocks and fair treatment of fishers;

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Amendment 252Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionParagraph 45 a (new)


45a. Expresses concern at the situation of fishermen who are deprived in practice of their right to vote, including in elections to the European Parliament, because they are at sea; urges Member States to ensure that crew members who are EU citizens and are at sea are effectively able to exercise their right to vote in the various electoral processes;

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45a. Notes that small-scale coastal fisheries are likely to enable a better work-life balance for fishers, therefore stresses the importance to promote regulatory framework that protect small-scale fisheries;

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Amendment 254Caroline Roose, Francisco Guerreiro, Rosa D'AmatoMotion for a resolutionParagraph 45 b (new)


45b. Calls for the deployment of new social cohesion programs; welcomes basic income pilot projects in EU’s coastal areas with the lowest GDP per capita, including in the outermost regions;

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46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in Europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;

46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in Europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future; deplores the fact that the EU's large-scale and long-distance fishing fleets are often the target of smear campaigns that discredit their commitment to sustainability and neglect their leadership in control technologies, safety standards, comfort and working

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conditions, telecommunications, highly skilled jobs, supplying food, developing port infrastructure and minimising their environmental footprint;

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46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe of the importance of maritime fisheries activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in Europe, the conservation of oceans and marine life and the shaping of the culture and way of life of coastal communities, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;

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Amendment 257Emmanouil Fragkos, Raffaele Stancanelli, Ruža Tomašić, Bert-Jan RuissenMotion for a resolutionParagraph 46



46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe's schools and job search agencies on the employment opportunities and importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in Europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;

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46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness, particularly among younger generations, of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to their food supply and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;

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46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe of the importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishers to food supply in Europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishers are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;

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46a. Encourages the Commission to design, in cooperation with the Member States and their coastal regions, a proper strategy to promote European fish, accompanied by proper financial support, including for species for which there is less demand and which have less commercial value, with a view to increasing their value and, at the same time, preventing the concentration of effort on species that have a higher value and are, therefore, more likely to be overfished;

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46a. Stresses the importance of increased investment in the research, modernisation and innovation that would benefit young fishers and coastal communities;

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47. Notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the Bénodet 2000 report entitled 'Fish comes from the sea, but where will future fishermen come from?', which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'Fish comes from the sea, and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea, but how will we be able to replenish them and

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where will future fishermen come from?';

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47. Notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the Bénodet 2000 report entitled 'Fish comes from the sea, but where will future fishermen come from?', which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'Fish comes from the sea, and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea, but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?';

47. Notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the Bénodet 2000 report entitled 'Fish comes from the sea, but where will future fishermen come from?', which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'Fish comes from the sea, and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea, but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?'; takes the view that the opportunities for improving living standards that maritime fisheries activity has provided and can continue to provide should also be highlighted;

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47. Notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the Bénodet 2000 report entitled 'Fish comes from the sea, but where will future fishermen come from?', which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'Fish comes from the sea, and fishermen are guardians of fish and the sea, but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishermen come from?';

47. Notes the continued relevance of the question raised in the Bénodet 2000 report entitled 'Fish comes from the sea, but where will future fishermen come from?', which can be reformulated more elaborately two decades later as follows: 'Fish comes from the sea, and fishers are guardians of fish and the sea, but how will we be able to replenish them and where will future fishers come from?';

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Amendment 265Tatjana Ždanoka, Diana Riba i GinerMotion for a resolutionParagraph 47 a (new)


47a. Highlights the need to promote and support the decarbonisation of the fisheries fleet, currently depending 100% on fossil fuels, in order to effectively contribute from the fisheries sector to the European Green Deal and support the access of the young generation to the fisheries sector with innovative initiatives.

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48. Concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; 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 and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities, especially in the most isolated coastal regions and 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;

48. Concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; 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 and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities, especially in the most isolated coastal regions and 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; warns the Commission and the Member States that generational renewal in the fisheries sector must not lead to a clash

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between generations, who have complementary fishing knowledge; the generational renewal process should include fishers from older age groups as they play an important role in ensuring that experience is passed on; it is essential that balance is struck in the fisheries sector's ecological and digital transition to prevent the loss of that important legacy;

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48. Concludes that generational renewal must take into account the need to attract 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 and contribute to the cohesion of their local communities, especially in the most isolated coastal regions and 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;

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48. Concludes that generational renewal must take into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the need to ensure digital transition in the blue economy also; 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 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;

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Amendment 269Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 48 a (new)


48a. Calls on the Commission to provide adequate support for the most vulnerable micro and small fishing enterprises and simplify bureaucratic formalities, enhancing the resilience and economic stability of small-scale fishermen, providing better access to credit, micro-financing, insurance services and investment and allowing individual Member States to decide what percentage of EU funds to use;

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48a. Points out that the next generation of European fishers will not only make the EU's sector more competitive in the future but also play a part in securing food supplies in Europe over the coming years;

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Amendment 271Francisco José Millán MonMotion for a resolutionParagraph 48 a (new)


48a. Urges the Commission to address the aspects and demands set out in this resolution in its next report on the implementation of the CFP;

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Amendment 272Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 48 b (new)


48b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to help facilitate access to risk management tools for fishing and fish farming enterprises, including incentives to take out insurance or mutual fund cover against losses caused by one or more of the following events: (a) natural disasters, (b) adverse climatic events,(c) sudden changes in water quality and quantity for which the operator is not responsible, (d) diseases affecting fish farming and the malfunctioning or

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destruction of equipment for which the operator is not responsible, (e) costs of rescuing fishing vessels or their crews in the event of accidents at sea during fishing activities;

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Amendment 273Nuno MeloMotion for a resolutionParagraph 48 b (new)


48b. Concludes that this report provides us with a unique opportunity to highlight the value of the future face of the European fisheries sector, which is strategically important, and to show Europe which path to follow: more young fishers, better fishing and better practices;

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Amendment 274Annalisa Tardino, Rosanna Conte, Massimo Casanova, Valentino GrantMotion for a resolutionParagraph 48 c (new)


48c. Urges the Commission and the Member States to refrain from entering into trade agreements with third countries that fail to respect workers' rights and/or to suspend existing trade agreements with them;

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this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

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