15 Amendments of Rosa D'AMATO related to 2019/2028(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that appropriate financial measures are needed to guarantee a viable fisheries sector, points out that the objectives of the CFP can only be achieved if there is a sufficient budget; points out that that budget is concentrated in Section III and Title 11, ‘Maritime Affairs and Fisheries’; recalls that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the compulsory contributions to regional fisheries management organisations and sustainable fisheries agreements rightfully make up most of the budget;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that a balance should be struck between environmental priorities and social and economic stability in order to achieve a sustainable blue economy, particularly for communities that depend on small-scale coastal fishing;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that important efforts have been made to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. A and that, although knowledge has improved, we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that Union funds must therefore be increased for both international and Member States’ scientific research organisations to further improve the evaluation of stocks.budget appropriations under Section III, Title 11 should be kept at the same level for this purpose;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that more than half of the Union’s supply of fisheries products come from international waters and the exclusive economic zones of third countries; considers thatit essential for adequate and reliable budgetary provisions musto be calculated in the annual budget for 2020 in order to comply with the international fisheries agreement obligations and developing the Union's participation in regional fisheries management organisations.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reiterates the importance of strengthening administrative capacity of local and regional authorities, which is a key element for the correct preparation and implementation of projects on the ground;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, in environmental terms also, sustainable aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the Union.
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that cohesion policy should not undergo any transfer that could jeopardize structural and investment funds' ability to promote the development of infrastructures throughout the European Union;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that special importance should be granted in the 2020 budget to the financial resources designated to help the fleet to a smooth implementation of the landing obligation schemes, especially through specific aid for small-scale coastal fishing fleets.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the importance of coastal and small artisanal fleet; emphasises that sector represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fisheries sector; notes that operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are dependent on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the Structural Reform Support Programme funding will be financed using the Global Margin for Commitments; warns that increases should come at no expense to cohesion policy and that reforms, in accordance with national authorities, should take in due consideration territorial needs and specificities;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a reprogramming exercise for the Youth Employment Initiative, following the agreement in the 2019 budgetary procedure to increase the level of commitment appropriations; underlines at the same time the need for better planning and management of the available resources;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and Member States to helpprovide funding for communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism, and help them to add more value to their fishing activities.
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Remarks that the adoption of the current multiannual plans and the implementation of new technical measures to contribute to achieving fishing at sustainable levels requires a probustportionate control policy supported by adequate funds., especially for the small coastal fishing fleets;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the CFP; points out that this should be reflected in its budget. and that funding should accordingly be maintained at current levels;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights that, six years after the adoption of the current Fund, the level of implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF is still very low and that Commission and Member States must exercise control over the national payment agencies, speed up the management and control processes and alleviate the administrative burdens to ensure appropriate and timely benefits to the sector.;