Activities of Asger CHRISTENSEN related to 2022/2188(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Amendments (5)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the full impact of Brexit is not yet fully known, not least because the full implementation of the TCA in relation to fisheries is still ongoing and will only be completed after the transition period ends on 30 June 2026; highlights the importance of a faithful implementation of the Agreement considering that issues are still emerging;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its deep concern at the uncertainty created by the review clause (Article 510) under Heading Five (Fisheries) of Part Two of the TCA, which will be applied four years after the end of the adjustment period; calls on the Commission to swiftly and steadfastly engage in negotiations for a multiannual post-2026 agreement while keeping in mind the stability and economic viability of the sector; highlights that this agreement must be linked to the overall review of the TCA and must not allow further losses in shared quotas for the EU, stresses in this regard the importance of keeping all aspects of the TCA interlinked and especially access to the single market for the UK connected to the aspects of fisheries;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that Brexit has destabilised relations among North Atlantic countries; believes that Brexit should not be misused to manipulate the distribution of quotas in the Northern Agreements; insist that the historically evolved distribution of fishing opportunities, always based on the best available scientific data and advice should be respected; calls on the Commission to take initiatives to find new arrangements with States in the North-East Atlantic in order to find more stable and long term arrangedments in the area of fisheries management;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reiterate that the Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides that technical measures should be proportionate, should be based on the best scientific advice, should not be discriminatory, should apply equally to vessels from both parties and must be notified in advance; calls for better cooperation and coordination in relation to the introduction of technical, management and control measures including developing clear and non- discriminatory criteria for these measures to ensure that they cannot be used to indirectly restrict access to fishing fleets where they have fishing rights; highlights especially that the designation of marine protected areas must be non- discriminatory, science-based and proportionate; emphasises that marine protected areas should be established with well-defined conservation objectives and should not be used as a tool to restrict foreign access to waters; regrets, in this regard, the unilateral approach that the UK has taken in relation to the designation of new areas around the Dogger Bank and the fact that they are planned to be used for other economic activities;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterate its call that the Commission embrace its role as the EU’s representative in dealings with third countries in order to propose enhanced participatory management models and co- management in cross-border situations with third countries;