### the commission is not systematically involved in the authorisation of individual projects . however , in some cases , certain aspects of the project preparation are subject to clearance at union level . where the commission is involved in the procedures , it will give priority treatment to the union projects of common interest and ensure certainty for project promoters . in some cases state aid approval might be required . in line with the best practice code for the conduct of state aid control procedures , member states may ask the commission to deal with projects of common interest on the core network of the ten - t they consider to be of priority with more predictable timelines under the case portfolio approach or the mutually agreed planning . ### the commission is not systematically involved in the authorisation of individual projects . however , in some cases , certain aspects of the project preparation are subject to clearance at union level . where the commission is involved in the procedures , it will give priority treatment to the union projects of common interest and ensure certainty for project promoters . in some cases state aid approval might be required . in line with the best practice code for the conduct of state aid control procedures , member states may ask the commission to deal with projects of common interest on the core network of the ten - t they consider to be of priority with more predictable timelines under the case portfolio approach or the mutually agreed planning . the commission will also need to make certain to promote the exchange of best practices in order to ensure a successful trans - european transport network .


### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final ### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis and striking a balance between development needs and the eu ' s climate change goals . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final .


### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final ### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest , contributing thus to the commission ' s multi - modal objectives . _________________ 24 com 573 final


### to ensure efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possible is given to these projects , including as regards the resources allocated . ### to ensure efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid , effective and efficient treatment legally possible is given to these projects , including as regards the resources allocated .


### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision . ### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 , promote synergy between the instruments available and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision .


### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article 2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for . ### in the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council and other union law , member states shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of article 2 of directive 2011 / 92 / eu are provided for , taking account of potential environmental impacts in cross - border projects .


### draft by the court of justice it is , moreover , clear from the review undertaken by the court of justice and the general court that many appeals are brought in cases which have already been considered twice , initially by an independent administrative authority , then by the general court , and that many of those appeals are dismissed by the court of justice because they are patently unfounded , or on the ground that they are manifestly inadmissible . in order to enable the court of justice to concentrate on the cases that require its full attention , it is necessary , in the interests of the proper administration of justice , to introduce , for appeals relating to such cases , a mechanism whereby the court determines whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . it would accordingly fall to the party challenging a decision of the general court in those cases first to convince the court of justice of the significance of the questions raised by its appeal with respect to the unity , consistency or development of union law . ### it is , moreover , clear from the review undertaken by the court of justice and the general court that many appeals are brought in cases which have already been considered twice , initially by an independent administrative authority , such as the european union intellectual property office , the community plant variety office , the european chemicals agency , the european aviation safety agency , then by the general court . many of those appeals relating to cases in which an independent administrative authority has already been seized prior to the action before the general court are dismissed by the court of justice because they are patently unfounded , or on the ground that they are manifestly inadmissible . in order to enable the court of justice to concentrate on the cases that require its full attention , it is necessary , in the interests of the proper administration of justice , to introduce , for appeals relating to such cases , a mechanism whereby the court determines whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . it would accordingly fall to the party challenging a decision of the general court in those cases first to convince the court of justice of the significance of the questions raised by its appeal with respect to the unity , consistency or development of union law .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy together the eu ' s aquaculture policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for sustainable seawater and freshwater aquaculture policy , for food security through the supply of seafood and freshwater food products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas , freshwaters and oceans .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries , the conservation of marine biological resources and habitats , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should remain at level set for the budgetary period of 2014 - 2020 , in current prices , so it has to be eur 6 400 000 000 . emfaf resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 760 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 640 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emfaf 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on five priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; fostering sustainable aquaculture ; promoting competitive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture markets and processing sectors contributing to food security in the union ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emfaf should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### the emfaf beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the priorities identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the objectives of the cfp .


### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . acknowledges that the sustainable eu fisheries and the seawater and freshwater aquaculture sectors contribute significantly to the achievement of the un sustainable development goals .


### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with an ecosystem - based approach to maritime spatial planning , in particular , having in consideration the sensitivity of species and habitats to human activities at sea , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emfaf to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emfaf , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the emff should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the union . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports . ### the emff should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the union , within the framework of the cfp and directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council1a . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports . _________________ 1a directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### the emff should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the union . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports . ### the emfaf should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the union . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports .


### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the cfp and relevant union environmental law . union financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and member states who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the cfp and relevant eu environmental law . eu financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and member states who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emfaf should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . it is therefore essential that the emff should provide support for the attractiveness of the fisheries sector by ensuring vocational training and access for young people to careers in fishing .


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies , and at the same time ensure fair labour conditions .


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emfaf should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies .


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of healthy food supplies .


### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques . ### support from the emfaf should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and sustainable aquaculture as well and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing and aquaculture practices and techniques .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to give maximum support to innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation that is strangling the sector , with a much higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in innovative selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emfaf to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed . ### it should be possible for the emfaf to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed .


### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect and process data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data . _________________ 9 regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 . ### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect and process data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data , including data about recreational fisheries . _________________ 9 regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 .


### the emff should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations . ### the emff should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations , as well as better commitment of ue in international ocean governance .


### the emff should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations . ### the emfaf should support an effective knowledge - based implementation and governance of the cfp under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice , the development and implementation of a union fisheries control system , the functioning of advisory councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations .


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emfaf to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices in line with the cfp objectives . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation , as well as for young fishermen . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emfaf should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan providing for support for the preservation , promotion and sustainable development of small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . in addition , in view of the extremely diversified fishing fleet among the different union sea basins , member states should be able to adapt the definition of “small - scale coastal fishing” in their programmes by taking due consideration of the time spent at sea , distance from the coast , type of fishing gear and links to local communities .


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623 ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . furthermore , it should be possible for the emff to support operations located in those regions concerning the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems and investments in the fishing fleets , in aquaculture and in the processing industry . with regard to investments in the fishing fleets , the emff should support specific measures for those regions , considering their specificities and geographical conditions and ensuring a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities , as outlined in the resolution of the european parliament entitled “the management of the fishing fleets in the outermost regions” . in addition , a higher aid intensity and co - financing rates than those that apply to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623 ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emfaf to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . _________________ 10 com 623


### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . _________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com 28 ### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter , in particular plastic , from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . _________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com 28


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . the objective of the common fisheries policy is to produce at least 60 % of the fishery and aquaculture products used in the eu for the year 2030 by itself .


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fishery products produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices .


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . unfortunately , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices .


### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu and not through grants . ### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emfaf to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support should be provided through in particular non - repayable grants , financial instruments and through investeu . the eu shall also enable that the investments in the processing industry could be financed from other structural funds .


### 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction . this implies a shared international responsibility . most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation , climate change , acidification , pollution and declining biodiversity , and therefore require a shared response . under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , to which the union is a party under council decision 98 / 392 / ec16 , many jurisdictional rights , institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans . in recent years , a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on the oceans . _________________ 16 council decision 98 / 392 / ec of 23 march 1998 concerning the conclusion by the european community of the united nations convention of 10 december 1982 on the law of the sea and the agreement of 28 july 1994 relating to the implementation of part xi thereof . ### 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction . this implies a shared international responsibility . most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation , climate change , acidification , pollution and reduction of biodiversity , and therefore require a shared response . under the united nations convention on the law of the sea , to which the union is a party under council decision 98 / 392 / ec16 , many jurisdictional rights , institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans . in recent years , a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on oceans and seas . _________________ 16 council decision 98 / 392 / ec of 23 march 1998 concerning the conclusion by the european community of the united nations convention of 10 december 1982 on the law of the sea and the agreement of 28 july 1994 relating to the implementation of part xi thereof .


### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49 ### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate iuu fishing and minimise the impact on the marine environment , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49


### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### under shared management , each member states should prepare a single programme in collaboration with all the regions that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation .


### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction and collection of marine litter and climate change fight , mitigation and adaptation .


### in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] , regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 , council regulation no 2988 / 9520 , council regulation no 2185 / 9621 and council regulation 2017 / 193922 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities , including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . in particular , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 , the european anti - fraud office might carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with council regulation 2017 / 1939 , the european public prosecutor ' s office might investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council23 . in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should ensure that in the management and implementation of the emff , the financial interests of the union are protected , in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] and regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . _________________ 19 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 20 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 21 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 22 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 23 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . ### in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] , regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 , council regulation no 2988 / 9520 , council regulation no 2185 / 9621 and council regulation 2017 / 193922 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities , including fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions . in particular , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 2013 and regulation no 2185 / 96 , the european anti - fraud office might carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with council regulation 2017 / 1939 , the european public prosecutor ' s office might investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council23 . in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should ensure that in the management and implementation of the emfaf , the financial interests of the union are protected , in accordance with regulation no [ regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union ] and regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . _________________ 19 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 20 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 21 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 22 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 23 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law .


### in order to enhance transparency regarding the use of union funds and their sound financial management , in particular reinforcing public control of the money used , certain information on the operations funded under the emff should be published on a website of member state in accordance with regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . when a member state publishes information on operations funded under emff , the rules on the protection of personal data set out in regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council24 are to be complied with . _________________ 24 regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### in order to enhance transparency regarding the use of union funds and their sound financial management , in particular reinforcing public control of the money used , certain information on the operations funded under the emfaf should be published on a website of member state in accordance with regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . when a member state publishes information on operations funded under emfaf , the rules on the protection of personal data set out in regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council24 are to be complied with . _________________ 24 regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### ' common information sharing environment’ means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance , across sectors and borders , in order to improve their awareness of activities at sea ; ### ' common information sharing environment’ means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance , across sectors and borders , in order to improve their awareness of activities made at sea ;


### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime border control , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control and other activities related to those functions ; ### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime border control , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control , inspection and other activities related to those functions ;


### ' sea basin strategy ' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by member states , and where appropriate third countries , in a sea basin or in one or more sub - sea basins , and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic , social and territorial cohesion ; it is developed by the commission in cooperation with the countries concerned , their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate ; ### ' sea basin strategy ' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by member states , and where appropriate third countries , in a specific sea basin or in one or more sub - sea basins , and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic , social and territorial cohesion ; it is developed by the commission in cooperation with the member states and third countries concerned , their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate ;


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : fostering sustainable aquaculture


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; ### promoting competitive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture markets and processing sectors contributing to food security in the union ;


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emfaf shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation and food security objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emff shall also contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change fight , mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emfaf for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 400 000 000 in current prices .


### the contribution of the programme to the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , while the support related to natura 2000 areas shall be in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### the contribution of the programme to bringing about a balance between the economic and social considerations and the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems ;


### the contribution of the programme to the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , while the support related to natura 2000 areas shall be in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### the contribution of the programme to the conservation and restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems , while the support related to natura 2000 areas shall be in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec ;


### the contribution of the programme to the reduction of marine litter , in accordance with directive xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ] 27 ; _________________ 27 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the contribution of the programme to the collection and reduction of marine litter , in accordance with directive xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ] 27 ; _________________ 27 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation , including by reducing co2 emissions by means of fuel savings .


### the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### the contribution of the programme to climate change fight , mitigation and adaptation .


### an application submitted by a beneficiary for support from the emff shall be inadmissible for an identified period of time laid down pursuant to paragraph 4 , if it has been determined by the competent authority that the beneficiary concerned : ### an application submitted by a beneficiary for support from the emfaf shall be inadmissible for an identified period of time laid down pursuant to paragraph 4 , if it has been determined by the competent authority that the beneficiary concerned :


### has committed any of the environmental offences set out in articles 3 and 4 of directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 , where the application is made for support under article 23 . _________________ 29 directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law . ### has committed any of the environmental offences set out in articles 3 and 4 of directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law .


### operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish ; ### operations that increase the gt or kw of a fishing vessel except where that increase is for the purpose of improving the safety of the crew , increasing the quality of the product or implementing the landing obligation .


### the transfer of ownership of a business ; ### the transfer of ownership of a business , except for the transfer of an undertaking for young fishermen or young aquaculture producer under the age of 40 ;


### the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who , at the moment of submitting the application , is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification ; ### the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who , at the moment of submitting the application , is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification , including when he / she acquires the property as the majority shareholder in a company .


### conservation measures , as referred to in article 7 , points , , and of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations , where applicable to the union ; ### conservation measures , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , including biological recovery periods and excluding tacs and quotas , or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations , where applicable to the union ;


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ; ### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control and inspection purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ;


### 20collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes ### 20collection and processing of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 . ### the emfaf may support the collection , management and use of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , as provided for in article 25 and and article 27 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 2017 / 1004 , on the basis of the national work plans referred to in article 6 of regulation no 2017 / 1004 .


### 22protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems ### 22protection and restoration of marine , coastal and freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems


### the emff may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems , including in inland waters . ### the emfaf may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine , coastal and freshwater biodiversity and ecosystems , including in inland waters .


### the emff may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems , including in inland waters . ### the emff may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems , including in inland waters . for this purpose the cooperation with the european space agency and european satellite programmes should be fostered to gather more data on the situation of maritime pollution and especially plastic waste in the waters .


### aquaculture ### sustainable aquaculture


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also provide support to tackle specific problems in the sector which are due to invasive alien species and to promote animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .