Activities of Bert-Jan RUISSEN related to 2021/2016(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Future of fisheries in the Channel, North Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the future of fisheries in the Channel, North Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean in the light of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU
Amendments (7)
Amendment 27 #
F. whereas the Parties have a common goal of exploiting shared stocks at a rate that makes it possible to maintain and progressively restore populations of harvested species at or above biomass levels that support the maximum sustainable yield;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the impact of Brexit on the fisheries sector extends beyond the geographical area of the United Kingdom and hascould have major implications on the Union fleet operating in other parts of the world under this third country’s jurisdiction, such as the Falkland Islands;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to draw on the funds under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to promote and support the sector and the coastal communities affected; emphasises the need for the Adjustment Reserve to earmark more funds for the fisheries sector and for these funds to be available for longer, until at least 30 June 2026; stresses that these funds needs to be put to the benefit of the fishers and businesses concerned, and that any potential obstacles to direct funding, such as state aid rules, should be eliminated;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, aside from the direct effects, other adverse effects are being felt as a result of there being another country involved in bilateral negotiations with other third countries in the region; highlights that unilateral decisions with significant adverse effects on the EU’s fishing fleet have already been taken by third countries and will need to be taken into accountrequire a strong response; emphasises the need for other funds to be set up to support the sector and address the adverse effects that are not directly covered by the Adjustment Reserve;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is opposed to all unilateral decisions of any kind that establish fishing opportunities that contravene international law or go against the advice based on the best and most up-to-date scientific knowledge; stresses that all management and control measures, including technical measures and the designation of Marine Protected Areas, should be clear, non- discriminatory, science-based and proportionate;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to maintain negotiations with all partners, without, however, ruling outhile at the same time being prepared for the use of measures, including market access measures, that are appropriate and tough enough to demonstrate the importance of resolving any conflicts that may arise;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Commends the negotiations that took place as, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they resulted in an ambitious Trade and Cooperation Agreement; which came at the expense of quota losses by EU fishers; expresses concern over the fact that access to UK waters has only been granted for a period of 5,5 years, which leads to insecurity about the future; stresses, however, that the commitments made need to be met and enforced;