36 Amendments of Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR related to 2023/2049(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the European Commission's renewed strategy for the EU's outermost regions, putting citizens first and unlocking their potential,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the provisional agreement between Parliament and the Council on the revised Fisheries Control Regulation contains major improvements to traceability rules for all fishery and aquaculture products; whereas these rules will be implemented over a transition period that will be longer than desirablegradually – two years for fresh and frozen products and five years for processed products – and will ensure that consumers receive accurate information; whereas improved labelling will be a tool forcould contribute to combating IUU fishing and will contribute to ensuring fair competition;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the implementation of the CMO demonstrates a low uptake related to the creation of POs due to the complex set-up and recognition framework in the Member States and the financial and legal uncertainties regarding the financial support and eligibility of actions; whereas the obstacles for other organisations such as cofradias and Prud’homie de pêche should also be addressed;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the conditions of activity in the outermost regions require unique and appropriate solutions to meet the challenges of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that the 2013 revision of the CMO Regulation resulted in a shift from certain types of interventions to an approach more oriented towards the long-term market, with a focus on development and innovation in the sector and without taking sufficient account of the exceptional situation of the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers producer organisations (POs) and inter-branch organisations to be the backbone of the fishery and aquaculture sector, supporting the day-to- day management of the CFP and enabling its collective implementation at producer level;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that POs and inter-branch organisations have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs and inter-branch organisations across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence and that of inter-branch organisations is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain, especially in the outermost regions;
Amendment 25 #
4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported and strengthened; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chainand aquaculture producers in the supply chain and the promotion of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that properly functioning POs and inter-branch organisations generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs and inter-branch organisations organising small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in particular, especially in the outermost regions; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation; Organizations such as fisheries committees, “Prud´homies” and “Confrarias”, should be included in the range of established POs, due to their vital role in local resource management, promoting and preserving traditional arts and products, as well as ensuring sustainable fishing practices, setting quotas and dealing with issues related to fish stock conservation;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs and inter-branch organisations, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis resulted in the sudden closure of most outlets for fresh aquatic food products, including in the outermost regions, making it opportune to restore the option of using storage aid mechanisms and to extend these to cover aquaculture POs;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation; it is essential that the marketing standards for all products marketed in the EU are aligned and updated in accordance to the requirements and goals of the CFP to enhance fair competition and clarity among all players, being essential to emphasize the integration of social and environmental benchmarks to ensure global sustainability
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation, in particular, in taking account of the specific characteristics of the markets in the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that marketing standards of seafood products consumed in the EU, regardless of their origin, should also include sustainability aspects;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, consumers must be informed, through marketing and educational campaigns, of the value of eating fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels; believes that f, this should be aligned with the EU food system’s. For consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin; and means of production. Without adding any unnecessary administrative burdens for POs, marketing standards should be reinforced in order to include more information on the labels such as the ingredients, geographical fishing area, and fishing gear, among others.
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. All seafood products traded within the EU, whether produced within the EU or imported from third countries, should adhere to harmonized environmental and social sustainability standards. These standards should be supported in trade agreements, RFMO´S and any initiatives defending level plain fields. This is crucial to ensure that EU producers are not unduly disadvantaged in the market.
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. To avoid the cost implications of maintaining high standards, the EU should explore mechanisms to support the European fishing industry, including all that are not recognized yet as PO´s, to ensure their viability and competitiveness. .
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Periodic reviews should be conducted to ensure compliance and assess the effectiveness of these harmonized standards. This will help in identifying areas of improvement and ensuring that the standards remain relevant and updated.
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Argues that traceability and related transparency measures are necessary for ensuring compliance with applicable CFP rules; believes that if these measures are supported by a proper labelling system, that should be required for processed, fresh and preserved fishery products they can guarantee that the information provided to consumers is trustworthy and reliable; highlights the fact that such a labelling system is vital for combating both food fraud, including mislabelling, and IUU fishing; the traceability of the product must be strengthened and guaranteed throughout all the stages of the value chain.
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Argues that traceability and related transparency measures are necessary for ensuring compliance with applicable CFP rules; believes that if these measures are supported by a proper labelling system, they can guarantee that the information provided to consumers is trustworthy and reliable; highlights the fact that such a labelling system is vital forcould contribute to combating both food fraud, including mislabelling, and IUU fishing; welcomes in this regard the introduction of the CATCH certificate for imported products by the new Fisheries Control Regulation;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Commission received, in its consultations, reports indicating that mandatory consumer information requirements had not been met in some Member States; notes that implementation throughout the EU is considered to be uneven and this is particularly significant in some segments, such as fishmongers and mass caterers; recalls that labelling must provide an accurate description of fishery and non- fishery products, in particular when mentioning substitute products, as in many cases images are used that make consumers think certain products are fishery products when they are not; considers that the marketing of purely plant-based products under the trade name 'fish' or fish species may lead to confusion for consumers at the time of purchase; asserts that the trade name 'fish' or fish species should be reserved on the internal market for fishery or aquaculture products of animal origin;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that POs and inter-branch organisations may be exempted from the application of competition rules in order to achieve their objectives, subject to certain conditions, including that their activities do not lead to the partitioning of markets, do not exclude competition and do not eliminate competition;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that this exemption is essential for allowing some practices used by POs and inter-branch organisations, especially in the outermost regions, such as controlling the quantities put on the market by POtheir members in order to stabilise markets and prices, comply with conservation requirements and avoid food waste; concludes that non-recognised collective bodies of producers (e.g. cooperatives, cofradías) may not benefit from the exemption under the current criteria for POs;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines that around 70% of the seafood that is consumed in the EU is imported from third countries; highlights that the fisheries, aquaculture and related sectors must be profitable to be able to make the investments needed to operate, while profitability is only possible if the products are competitive with imports from third countries; calls on the Commission and Council to ensure that the EU trade policy allows for a level playing field between EU and imported products;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Request to the COM to initiate a dialogue with POs on autonomous tariff quotas
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. In order to fortify the resilience of the European fishing industry and ensure sustainable profitability for fishers, storage aid shall be extended and made available to POs as an ongoing support mechanism. This will allow fishers to regulate the volume of their landings on the market, promoting market stability and preventing unnecessary gluts or shortages. The effectiveness and utilization of the storage aid will be periodically reviewed. This assessment will ensure that the aid remains responsive to the needs of fishers and effectively stabilizes the market.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that the EUMOFA provides market intelligence based on the existing Combined Nomenclature (CN) of the EU's common customs tariff; considers that the later should be updated to include new product categories of fish products that are traded in increased volumes in the EU, as well as to offer more intuitive and comprehensive digital tools; calls on the Commission to explore ways to further improve the market intelligence of fisheries and aquaculture products, specifically improving the market analysis by distinguishing between different parts of Europe with different consumption habits of fish species;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the Commission and the Member States need to make more effort to achieve more uniform implementation of the CMO Regulation across sectors, by taking sufficient account of the specific conditions under which markets operate in the outermost regions; is of the opinion that more uniform implementation could help to ensure consumer trust in the aquatic food products placed on the single market, and serve the objectives of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency in the outermost regions;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems with the aim of enhancing transparency and providing consumers with more information; highlights the need for this new legislative framework to include the importance of fish consumption in a healthy diet; highlights the need to ensure that this does not create an additional administrative burden and aligns with the sustainability condition set down in EU legislation;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers, both on the continent and overseas; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very importanof interest for European consumers; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the Member States should make greater use of the EUMOFA in order to further improve the data collected under the instrument; is of the opinion that the EUMOFA could be used more to analyse the market differentiated by regions, particularly when there are drastic changes, such as those that occurred during the COVID crisis, with a view to activating crisis tools and options to stabilise the market;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its call for the criteria for recognising POs and inter-branch organisations to be adapted to better accommodate all the different organisations in the Member States that perform tasks that largely fall within the remit of a PO; highlights, in this regard, organisations such as cofradías and prud’homies de pêche, as well as those operating in the outermost regions;