Activities of Renata BRIANO related to 2015/2092(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A new CFP: structure for technical measures and multiannual plans (A8-0328/2015 - Gabriel Mato) IT
Amendments (18)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) included among its objectives the achievement of maximum sustainable yield (MSY), using an ecosystem- and selectivity-based approach; whereas technical measures and multiannual plans, which are concerned with conservation, are the main tools to achieve these objectives;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the complexity of the technical measures and the difficulties arising, coupled with the absence of any tangible results or incenas a means for achieving the objectives underof the CFP have contributed to making fishermen mistrustful;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the technical measures represent an opportunity for a proper balance to be established between the management of fishing activities and the relevant environmental policies, in particular in view of the objective to achieve a good environmental status of marine waters by 2020, and taking account of the link between the Habitats Directive, together with the Birds Directive, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020.
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas particular emphasis needs to be placed on the importance of small- scale fishing for the sustainability of coastal communities, and in particular for the role of women and children. Whereas the CFP alludes to a differentiated regime for small-scale fishing in Europe.
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas a general definition is needed for the concept of small-scale fishing, in light of the role it plays in the process of rehabilitating our seas and in preserving traditional and environmentally sustainable practices and trades.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas certain proposals for specific regulations containing technical measures (concerning driftnets, cetacean bycatches, ban on on-board shark finning or deep- sea fishing) have proved controversial; whereas some proposals, such as those concerning deep-sea fishing in the northeast Atlantic, have been blocked for over three years; whereas deliberations on driftnet fishing are also deadlocked; whereas a number of specific provisions regarding technical measures, such as those concerning on-board shark finning, have been rejected by the RFMOs,
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas the technical measures should take account of the phenomenon of illegal fishing which is often accompanied by the illegal use of fishing gear, such as in the case of driftnets, and should propose an effective solution to the problem posed by IUU fishing.
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas in European waters, and in particular in the Mediterranean, it is vital that Member States establish the necessary measures and cooperate to identify those citizens responsible for IUU fishing, thereby ensuring that applicable sanctions are imposed and border and ramp checks tightened.
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the Mediterranean basin is very different to other EU fishing basins, since it is shared by third countries with conservation rules very different to those of Europe; which are increasingly to blame for the huge overfishing of species.
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that, in order to make CFP rules more acceptable to the fisheries sector and ensure compliance therewith, fishermen must be more involved in decision making, given incentives such as more aid for innovation and encouraged to use more selective fishing gear; convert fishing gear into gear that ensures selectivity.
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that rules regarding technical measures should be structured on three co- decisional axes and a fourth regionalisation axis. The first three would comprise a set of common centralised rules, a set of specific rules for the larger sea basins and a number of specific technical regulations, all off which would be adopted by co- decision; Notes that regionalisation would apply to rules applicable at regional level or subject to frequent changes, such as a detailed indication of particular fishing practices or gear used in the area concerned
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it necessary to assess the suitability, effectiveness and socio- economic implications for EU fleets of specific regulations based on technical measures, such as those concerning driftnets, incidental cetacean catches, the ban on on-board shark finning or deep- sea fishing;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that the technical measures should include specific provisions on the use of certain fishing gear in order to protect vulnerable habitats and marine species.
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Believes that the technical measures should ensure that destructive and non- selective fishing gear is not used in certain regions, and that the general use of explosive and poisonous substances should be prohibited.
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Considers it absolutely vital that Member States also be obliged to carry out border and ramp checks on fishing activities, in light of the high number of instances of illegal fishing gear being used, and for sanctions to be strengthened in compliance with European policies to combat IUU fishing.
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Considers it appropriate, as considered by the CFP, to reintroduce into the regionalisation measures an indication of the characteristics of fishing gear and its use, such as the length of nets, mesh size, maximum distance from the coast, nomination of areas or disembarkation ports, etc.
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that a review of technical measures must take account their impact in terms of not only resource conservation and the ecosystem but also fishing operating costs and profitability in socio- occupational terms;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17 Considers that, in order to avoid problems arising from compulsory landings for mixed fisheries, it would be advisable to find ways of regulating the fishing effort free of the rigidities of TACs and quotas; and issues relating to their distribution amongst operators in the sector;