Activities of Inês Cristina ZUBER related to 2011/0380(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund [repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 and Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 and Council Regulation (EC) No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy]
Amendments (29)
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The fishing industry is of immense strategic importance to the socio- economic situation, as well as for the supply of fish to the public and for a stable food balance in Member States and within the European Union (EU) itself, and also makes a substantial contribution in terms of the socio-economic well-being of coastal communities, local development, employment, preserving and creating economic activities and jobs upstream and downstream, supplying fresh fish, and keeping alive local cultural traditions.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The scope of the EMFF should cover the support of the CFP, which extends to conservation, management and exploitation of marine biological resources, fresh water biological resources and- aquaculture, as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products and to economic activities in the coastal communities most dependent on fishing, where such activities take place on the territory of Member States, or in Union waters, including by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries, or by Union fishing vessels, or by nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, bearing in mind the provisions of Article 117 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The future EMFF should allow fully for the problems and specific needs of small-scale fisheries, bearing in mind that the small-scale fleet is the one which, in the EU, employs a greater quantity of labour for every fish caught.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The scope of the EMFF should cover the support to the IMP, which extends to the development and implementation of coordinated operations and decision- making in relation to the oceans, seas, coastal regions and maritime sectors complementing the different EU policies that touch upon them, notably the Common Fisheries Policiesy, transport, industry, territorial cohesion, environment, energy and tourism, tourism, and the creation of stable employment with rights. Coherence and integration should be ensured in the management of different sectoral policies within the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast, Mediterranean and Black Sea sea basins.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To ensure that the EMFF contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the IMP and the Europe 2020 Strategy, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge -based fisheries and aquaculture, promoting sustainable and resource-efficient fishing and aquaculture, and increasing stable employment with rights and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities and promoting diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of the marine economy.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The overall objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long-term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessary for economic and social development. ItThe CFP should contribute moreover to increased productivity, a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector, stable markets, ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable pricespromote the modernisation and sustainable development of the fisheries sector by making it socially and economically viable and establishing fishery resources on a sustainable footing with a view to supplying fish to the public, guaranteeing food sovereignty and security, preserving jobs and improving living conditions for fishermen, and bringing about sustainable development in the coastal areas most dependent on fishing.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union budget should finance the Common Fisheries Policy and the Integrated Maritime Policy expenditure through a single fund, the EFMF, either directly or in the context of shared management with the Member States. Shared management with the Member States should apply not only to measures to support fisheries, aquaculture and community-led local developmentdevelopment of the coastal communities most dependent on fishing, but also to Common Markets Organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions, control and data collection activities. Direct management should apply to scientific advice, voluntary contributions to Regional Fisheries Management Organisations, advisory councils and operations for the implementation of an Integrated Maritime Policy. The types of measures that can be financed using the EMFF should be specified.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Action by the Union should be complementary to action carried out by Member States or seek to contribute to that action. In order to ensure significant added value the partnership between the Commission and Member States should be strengthened through arrangements for the participation of various types of partners with full regard to the institutional competences of the Member States. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring adequate representation for women and minority groups. This partnership concerns regional, local and other public authorities, as well as other appropriate bodies, including the fishing industry, those responsible for the environment and for the promotion of equality between men and women, the economic and social partners and other competent bodies. The partners concerned should be involved in the preparation of Partnership Contracts, as well as in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programming.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to increase the competitiveness and economic performancproducers’ profitability and the income of fishing activitieoperators it is vital to stimulate innovmodernisation and entrepreneurshipsustainable development of the fishing industry. Therefore the EMFF should support innovatisustainable deve loperations and business developmentment of the fisheries sector, including small-scale fisheries.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities. Therefore, the EMFF should supportproducers’ profitability and the income of fishing operators. Therefore, the EMFF should support young people seeking to enter the industry, vocational training, lifelong learning, co- operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitivenessprofitability of operators.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) The EMFF should support sustainable locally based fisheries management and the development of coastal communities.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may bere is a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activitiesin sectors related to fishing. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start-ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. TIt is important to stress that the removal of overcapacity through public aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concerned.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance ofproducers’ profitability and the income of operators involved in aquaculture activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support lifelong learning and networking stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial developmsustainable development of the coastal areas most dependent ofn fisheries areasing and job creation;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) promotion of economic growth, social inclusion, and creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) support to the fisheries sector and diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of maritime economy sectors and growth of the maritime economy, including mitigation of climate change.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge -based fisheries through thea focus on the following areas:
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) enhancement of the competitiveness andproducers’ profitability and the viability of fisheries, in particular of the small -scale coastal fleet, and improvement of safety orand working conditions;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) development ofencouraging young people to enter the sector, and development of vocational training, new professional skills, and lifelong learning;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Fostering innovative, competitive and knowledge -based aquaculture through thea focus on the following areas:
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) enhancement of the competitiveness andproducers’ profitability and of the viability of aquaculture enterprises, SMEs in particular;
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) the level of employment in the fisheries andsector and in aquaculture,
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) young people seeking to enter the sector, vocational training, lifelong learning, dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices, and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems, activities in the maritime sector, innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retrofitting of small -scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities outsideto complement fishing.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34