EN    EN EN 
 
EN    EN  EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Brussels, 7.2.2011 
SEC(2011) 139 final 
  
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING PAPER 
Accompanying document to the 
  
REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION 
 
THIRD ANNUAL REPORT ON IMP LEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN 
FISHERIES FUND (2009) 
   
COM(2011) 37 final  
 
EN 2   EN I. ANALYSIS PER MEMBER STATE. 
Austria 
The Austrian Operational Programme (OP) covers  the entire territory of Austria which is 
designated as a non-convergence region with  one convergence region (Burgenland).  
Total eligible public expenditu re of the OP amounts to EUR 10 393 753, out of which the 
EFF allocation amounts to EUR 5 259 318, divi ded between the convergence (EUR 249 769 
with EUR 187 326 EFF allocation) and non-c onvergence region (EUR 10 143 984 with EUR 
5 071 992 EFF allocation).  The allocation is almost entirely focussed on axis 2 (98 %). Main objectives: to support sustainable development of aquaculture, inland fishing, 
processing and marketing a nd productive investment. 
Overall assessment: good progress in the implementation of the OP.  The management and 
control system was accepted by the Commission. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 1 278 585 was committed and EUR 1 104 610 was certified to the Commission.  
 
Belgium 
The OP covers the entire terr itory of Belgium (except Hainaut) which is designated as a non-
convergence region. 
Total eligible public expenditu re of the OP amounts to EUR 52 500 000, out of which the 
EFF allocation amounts to EUR 26 261 648.  Allocation between priority axes: 29 % for axis 1, 19 % for axis 2, 36 % for axis 3; 11 % for 
axis 4 and 5 % for axis 5.  Main objectives: to develop a more sustainabl e fisheries sector, to ensure an economic 
profitability with the focus on th ree pillars: to bring in balan ce the fishing capacity with the 
fish stocks, appropriate quot a management and support for scrapping and alternative 
environmental-friendly fishing methods. Overall assessment: The management and c ontrol system not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009, a second pre-financing payment as per Regulation (EC) 744/2008, amounting to 
EUR 1 838 315, was made, a total amount of EUR 7 928 131 was co mmitted and EUR 6 632 
646 was paid out to the benefi ciaries. No interim payment claims were sent to the 
Commission.   
Bulgaria  
The OP covers the entire territory of Bulgaria  which is designated as a convergence region. 
The total eligible public expe nditure of the OP amounts to  EUR 106 679 611, out of which 
the EFF allocation is EUR 80 009 708.  Allocation between priority axes: 10 % for axis  1, 45 % for axis 2, 25 % for axis 3, 15 % for 
axis 4 and 5 % for axis 5.  Main objectives: to consolidate the conditions for a viable fisheries and aquaculture sector, 
while also taking account of other important aspects such as envir onmental protection, the 
demands of consumers and the food industry.  Overall assessment: implementation of the OP  in 2009 shows relatively low commitment and 
payment rates at national level. The manage ment and control system not accepted by the 
Commission. In April 2009, the second pre-financing pa yment as per Regulation (EC) 744/2008, amounting 
to EUR 5 600 679,65, was made and a total amount of EUR 11 598 136 was committed. No 
interim payment claims were sent to the Commission. 
 
EN 3   EN Cyprus 
The OP covers the entire territory of Cyprus which is designated as  a non-convergence region. 
The total eligible public expe nditure of the OP amounts to EUR 39 448 836, out of which the 
EFF allocation is EUR 19 724 418.  Allocation between priority axes: 11.15 % for axis 1, 16.47 % for axis 2, 65.52 % for axis 3, 
5.07 % for axis 4, 1.77 % for axis 5. Main objectives : to consolidate the conditions for a viable fisheries and aquaculture sector. 
Overall assessment: small program, focus on axis 1 and fishing port facilities; some aquaculture and processing projects. Good prog ress in the implementation of the OP. No 
commitments were made under axis 4 and technical assistance (Axis 5). The management and control system was accepted by the Commission. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 2 760 358 was committed of which EUR 3 111 753,28 certified to the Commission. 
 
Czech Republic 
The OP covers the entire territory of Czech  Republic which, with the exception of Prague 
region is designated as  a convergence region.  
The total eligible OP public  expenditure is EUR 36 142 234, out  of which the EFF allocation 
is EUR 27 106 675 EFF. 
The allocation between priority axes is almost equally distributed between axis 2 and 3 (44% 
and 51% respectively).. Main objectives: a competitive aquaculture with  reduced impact on environment; a viable and 
innovative processing industry and marketing. Overall assessment: good progress in implementa tion, the management and control system 
was accepted by the Commission. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 5 416 000 was committed but no payment claims were submitted to the Commission. 
 
Germany 
The OP covers the entire territory of the Fede ral Republic of Germany with the exception of 
the Lander Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, who do not participate to the program. The 
Lander Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomera nia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and 
the region of Lüneburg in Lower Saxony are desi gnated as convergence re gions and the rest 
of the Lander as non-convergence regions. The total eligible public expenditure am ounts to EUR 247.000.000, out of which an EFF 
allocation is EUR 155 865 417.  Allocation between priority axes: 5% for axis 1, 38% for axis 2, 42% fo r axis 3, 14% for axis 
4 and 1% for axis5. Main objectives: further consolidation of a viab le fisheries and aquaculture sector, respecting 
environment and meeting the demands of consumers and the food industry.  Overall assessment:  slow rate of implementation , the management and control system was 
accepted by the Commission.  In 2009, a second pre-financing payment as per Regulation (EC) 744/2008, amounting to 
EUR 10 910 579.19, was made, a total amount of EUR 39 000 000 was committed out of 
which EUR 6 171 998,95 was certified to the Commission. 
 
Denmark 
The OP covers the entire territory of Denmark which is designated as a non-convergence area. 
Total eligible public expenditure amount s to EUR 267 350 338 out of which the EFF 
allocation is EUR 133 675 169. 
 
EN 4   EN Allocations between priority axes: 30.20% for axis 1, 28,2 % fo r axis 2, 27,3% for axis 3, 
9.3% for axis 4 and 5% for axis 5. Main objectives: support to sust ainable development of the fish eries and aquaculture sector, 
with the objective of maxi mising the sustainable yield. 
Overall assessment: the management and c ontrol system not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 9 357 262 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 39 227 363 was committed out  of which EUR 10 264 226 was certified 
to the Commission. 
 
Estonia 
The OP covers the entire territory of Estoni a which is designated as a convergence region. 
Total eligible public expenditure of the OP  amounts to EUR 112 757 386, out of which EFF 
allocation is EUR 84 568 039. The allocation between priority axes: 18% for ax is 1, 29% for axis 2; 25% for axis 3, 23% for 
axis 4 and 5% for axis 5. Main objectives: to develop the fisheries sector  in order to secure stable and sustainable 
management and to guarantee an increase in the income of people engaged in 
fisheries.Overall assessmen t: good execution, the manageme nt and control system was 
accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009, a total amount of EUR 22 691 351 EUR was committed out of which EUR 4 674 562 
was certified to the Commission.  
 
Spain 
The Spanish OP covers Galicia, Castilla-La Ma ncha, Extremadura, Andalucia, Principado de 
Asturias, Region de Murcia, a nd Ciudades autonomas de Ceut a y Melilla as convergence 
regions and the rest of the c ountry as a non-convergence region. 
Total public contribution amounts to EUR 2 115 720 056, out of which EFF allocation is 
EUR 1 131 890 912.  Allocation between priority axes : 39% for axis 1, 28,5% for axis 2, 26,4% for axis 3 and 4,4% 
for axis 4. Overall assessment: good progress in the implementa tion of the OP reaching an overall rate of 
commitment of 25,3%, though slower in converg ence (23,5%) under axis 1 due to difficulties 
to adopt fishing effort adjustment plans, than in non-convergence regions (34,6%). The 
management and control system  not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 a total amount of EUR 122 058 185 was committed out of which EUR 37 314 305,89 
was certified to the Commission.. 
 
Finland 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designated as a non-convergence 
region. It also includes support for the Åland Islands. The total eligible public expe nditure of the programme is EUR 91 848 827, out of which EFF 
allocation is EUR 39 448 827.  Allocation between priority ax es: 8,7% for axis 1, 43,1% for axis 2, 37,5% for axis 3, 9,1% 
for axis 4 and 1,6% for axis 5. Main objectives: to create the preconditions for efficient fishing and aquaculture that respects 
nature and meets the expectations of consumers and the food industry; to develop on this basis 
primary production into a competitive, profitable i ndustry that operates in accordance with the 
principles of sustainable development and is  capable of developing its own activities. No 
scrapping scheme with EFF money is programmed. 
 
EN 5   EN Overall assessment: good rate of  implementation, the management and control system was 
accepted by the Commission. In 2009, slightly less than EUR 10 000 000 was committed, out of which EUR 5 676 715 was 
certified to the Commission.  
 
France 
The OP covers four convergence regions, Guad eloupe, Guyane, Martinique and Réunion (the 
DOMs) and the rest of the country designated as non-convergence region. 
Total public contribution amount s to EUR 436 272 607 out of wh ich EFF allocation is EUR 
216 053 084. Allocation between priority axes : 27,6% for axis 1, 29,2% for axis 2, 39,4% for axis 3, 2,6% 
for axis 4 and 1,2% for axis 5. Main objectives: to adapt the French fleet to  attain the maximum sustainable yield and to 
improve its energy efficiency, to increase the traceability of products, enhance management and control, to preserve socio-economical communities and to develop the aquaculture sector.. Overall assessment: in non-conve rgence regions implementation was very high for axis 1 
(mainly for permanent and temporary cessation of  fishing activities) while lagging behind for 
other axes. Implementation in convergence regions is very slow due to administrative delays, 
to the difficulty to identify new projects a nd to find private funding. The management and 
control system was accepted by the Commission. In 2009, a total amount of EUR 22 602 412 wa s committed out of which EUR 22 285 638,6 
was certified to the Commission. 
 
Greece 
The OP covers Sterea Ellada and Notio Aigaio  as non-convergence region s and the rest of the 
country as a convergence region. Total public contribution amount s to EUR 274 105 143 out of wh ich EFF allocation is EUR 
207 832 237, (EUR 176 836 728 for th e 11 convergence regions and EUR 30 995 509 for the 
two non-convergence regions).  Allocation between priority axes: 37,2% for ax is 1, 28,7% for axis 2, 15,5% for axis 3, 16% 
for axis 4 and 2,5% for axis 5. Main objectives: to  consolidate the conditions for a viable  fisheries and aquaculture sector 
taking into account other aspects such as th e demands of consumers and the food industry. 
Overall assessment: slow implementation mainly due to insufficient administrative capacity at 
national level; low commitment and payment rate s at national level combined with lack of 
private co-financing due to the economic crisis. Only Axis 3 (infrastructures) showed some 
progress. The management and control system not accepted by the Commission. In 2009, a total amount of EUR 29 925 751 wa s committed out of which EUR 2 229 097,24 
was certified to the Commission. 
 
Hungary 
The Hungarian OP covers Budapest area (Kö zép-Magyarország) as a non-convergence region 
and the rest of the country  as a convergence region. 
The total public contribution is EUR 46 840 81 6, out of which the EFF allocation is EUR 34 
850 860 (EUR 34 291357 for convergence region s and EUR 559 503 for the non-convergence 
region).  Allocation between priority ax es: 69,3 % for axis 2; 25,6 % for axis 3 and 5 % for axis 5. 
Main objectives: to promote competitive aquacu lture that respects the environment and meets 
the fish demand; to enhance natural aquatic habitats and to reduce the overpopulation of 
 
EN 6   EN invasive fish species; to encourage partnership in  the fisheries sector; and to promote fisheries 
and aquaculture products on the Hungarian market.  Overall assessment: Early stage of implementati on in 2009 primarily due to the late approval 
of the programme, the management and c ontrol system was accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 2 439 560 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 8 680 088 was committed. H ungary did not submit any interim payment 
claims to the Commission. 
 
Ireland 
The Irish OP covers the entire country wh ich is designated as a non-convergence region. 
Total public contribution amount s to EUR 65 555 603 out of wh ich EFF allocation is EUR 42 
266 603. Allocation between priority ax es: 82% for axis 1, 14,5% for axis 3 and 3,5% for axis 4. 
Main objectives: to achieve a balance between  fishing capacity and fishing opportunities.  
Overall assessment: good progress in the im plementation. The management and control 
system was accepted by the Commission. In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 2 958 662 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 11 700 000 was committed but Ireland has not submitted any payment 
claims to the Commission.  
 
Italy 
The OP includes Sicilia, Puglia, Campania, Ba silicata and Calabria as  a convergence region 
and the rest of the country as a non-convergence region. The total public contribution 848 685 708 out of which the EFF allocation is EUR 424 342 
854 (EUR 318 281 864 for convergence regions and EUR 106 060 990 for non-convergence). 
Allocation between priority axes : 39% for axis 1, 25% for axis 2, 25.5% for axis 3, 5.5% for 
axis 4 and 5% for axis 5. Main objectives: to improve the level of cons ervation of resources and of the environment, 
particularly through adjustment of fishing e ffort, to reduce the corresponding socio-economic 
impact and to enhance the competitiveness of the sector. Overall assessment: large programme with substantial allocation to axis 1 representing a major challenge for absorption. Complex manage ment system where the regions manage their 
share of the OP. Low rate of financial impl ementation. The management and control system 
not accepted by the Commission in 2009. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 59 569 412 was committed but no interim payment claims were submitted to the Commission. 
 
Lithuania 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designate d as a convergence region. 
Total public contribution amounts to EUR 71 256 575, out of which EFF allocation is EUR 
54 713 408.  Allocation between priority axes: 23 % for axis  1, 42 % for axis 2, 17 % for axis 3, 13 % for 
axis 4 and 5 % for axis 5. Main objectives: to promote su stainable development of the fi sheries sector and enhance its 
competitiveness, ensure economic, environmental and social sustainability, as  well as assist in 
the protection and restocking of the fish resources.  Overall assessment: implementation improved in  comparison to the previous year, the 
management and control system was accepted by the Commission. 
 
EN 7   EN In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 3 829 939 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 13 157 961 was commit ted out of which EUR 1 944 743,45 was 
certified to the Commission.  
 
Latvia 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designated as a whole as a 
convergence region. Total eligible public expenditu re of the OP for the whole programming period amounts to 
EUR 166 687 419, out of which E FF allocation is EUR 125 015 563. 
Allocation between priority axes: 16 % for axis  1, 37 % for axis 2, 19% for axis 3, 23% for 
Axis 4 and 5 % for Axis 5. Main objectives: to create and maintain perf orming fisheries industry and to integrate and 
promote sustainable development of areas a nd human resources depending on the fisheries 
sector. Overall assessment:  good execution.  The management and control system was accepted by 
the Commission. In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 8 751 089 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 21 722 000 was comm itted out of which EUR 14 302 317,96 was 
certified to the Commission. 
 
Malta 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designated as a whole as a 
convergence region. The total public contribution amounts to EUR 11 163 105, out of which the EFF allocation is 
EUR 8 372 329. Allocation between priority axes: 25.98% for axis 1, 20.4% for axis 2, 48.9% for axis 3, and 
4.7% for axis 5. Main objectives: to promote a sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture sector that respects the environmen t and meets the fish demand.  
Overall assessment: small programme, with main focus on axis 1 and fishing port facilities; 
some aquaculture and processing projects. Implementation progressed as planned. The 
management and control system  not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 586 063 was transferred, there 
were no commitments made. 
 
The Netherlands 
The OP covers the entire territory of the Nether lands which is designated  as a whole as a non-
convergence region. Total eligib le public expenditure of th e OP amounts to EUR 120 578 
417, out of which the EFF allocation is EUR 48 578 417.  Allocation between priority axes: 37 % for axis 1; 14 % for axis 2; 36 % for axis 3; 8 % for 
axis 4 and 4 % for axis 5. Main objectives: to develop a more sustainabl e fisheries sector, to ensure an economic 
profitability in the different subsectors, name ly fisheries, aquacultu re and the processing 
industry and to reach a sustainable biological le vel of fish stocks and exploitation in the 
flatfish and pelagic sectors and to support innov ation and cooperation in  the fisheries sector. 
Overall assessment: The management and c ontrol system was accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009, a total amount of EUR 9 702 601 was committed out of which EUR 8 247 520,99 was certified to the Commission. 
 
EN 8   EN Poland 
The EFF OP covers the entire territory of Poland which is designated as a whole as a 
convergence region. The total eligible public e xpenditure amounts to EUR 978 790 099, out of which the EFF 
allocation is EUR 734 092 574.  Allocation between priority axes: 23 % for axis  1, 20 % for axis 2, 20 % for axis 3, 32 % for 
axis 4, and 5 % for axis 5. Main objectives: to achieve a competitive an d modern fisheries sect or through sustainable 
exploitation of resources. The four general objec tives are; to improve the competitiveness and 
the sustainability of the primary fisheries sect or, to enhance and develop the market potential 
of the fisheries sector, to pr omote the sustainable developmen t of fisheries areas and to 
improve the quality of life and the environm ent, to improve the general administrative 
capacity to implement the CFP.  Overall assessment: Early stage of implementati on in 2009 primarily due to the late approval 
of the programme, management and cont rol system not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 51 386 480 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 53 264 173 was committed but no interim paym ent claims were 
submitted to the Commission. 
 
Portugal 
The Portuguese OP includes Lisboa and the Região Autónoma da Madeira as a non-
convergence region and the rest of the country as a convergence region. 
Total public contribution amounts to EUR 325 790 279, out of which the EFF allocation is 
EUR 246 485 249. Allocation between axes: 25,5% for axis 1, 30,1 0% for axis 2, 33,84% for axis 3, 7,06% for 
axis 4 and 3,5% for axis 5. Main objective : to support the sustainable development of  the fisheries and aquaculture sector 
economically, socially and environmentally. Overall assessment: good progress in implementati on of the OP since the 4th quarter of 2009 
mainly for commitments but still delayed in terms of achievements. The overall rate of 
commitment is 21% for convergence but onl y 12% for non-convergence regions. The 
management and control system  not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 a total amount of EUR 52 741 972 was committed but no interim payment claims were submitted to the Commission. 
 
Romania 
The Romanian OP covers the entire territory of  the country which is designated as a whole as 
a convergence region. The total eligible public expe nditure of the programme am ounts to EUR 307 618 942,7 out of 
which the EFF allocation is EUR 230 714 207.  Allocation between priority ax es: 4,32 % for axis 1, 45,51 % for axis 2, 13% for axis 3, 32,51 
% % for axis 4 and 4,66 % for axis 5.  Main objectives: to develop the competitiveness and the sustainabi lity of the primary fisheries 
sector, to develop the market of products of the fisheries sector, to support the sustainable 
development of fisheries areas and to improve the quality of life in those areas, to consolidate 
the conditions for a viable fisheries and aq uaculture sector, whil e taking into account 
environmental protection, the demands of consumers and the food industry.  Overall assessment: large programme if compared  with the size of the fisheries sector. Low 
rate of implementation, in particular under Ax is 4. The management and control system not 
accepted by the Commission. 
 
EN 9   EN In 2009 a total amount of EUR 22 617 175,5 was committed but no interim payment claims 
were submitted to the Commission. 
 
Sweden 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designate d as a whole as a non-
convergence region. Total eligible public  expenditure amounts to EUR 104 800 000, out of which the EFF 
allocation is EUR 54 664 803.  Allocation between priority axes: 25% for axis 1,  20% for axis 2, 35% for axis 3, 15% for axis 
4 and 5% for axis 5. Main objectives: to promote an ecologically, economically and so cially sustainable fisheries 
sector by creating a balance between fish resour ces and fleet capacity, increasing profitability 
in the fisheries sector, promoti ng employment in rural areas in relation to the fisheries sector, 
decreasing the negative environmental effect s brought about by the fi sheries sector and 
ensuring the sustainability of both the environment and natural fish stocks. 
Overall assessment: slow rate of implementa tion, the management and control system was 
accepted by the Commission. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 7 468 071,9 was committed and EUR 4 345 722 was certified 
to the Commission. 
 
Slovenia 
The OP covers the entire country whic h is designated as a convergence region. 
The total public contribution amounts to EUR 28 853 712, out of which the EFF allocation is 
EUR 21 640 283. Allocation between priority axes: 10% for axis 1,  37% for axis 2, 35% for axis 3, 10% for axis 
4 and 8% for axis 5. The high allo cation to Axis 5 is to address the administrative capacity of 
the Slovenian fisheries sector. Main objectives: to promote a sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture sector that respects the environment and meets the fish  demand and to adapt the fleet to the aquatic 
resources. Socio-economic measures will accompany this adaptation of the fishing effort. The program also seeks to support the modernis ation of aquaculture production as well as 
processing and marketing of fisheries and aquacultu re products, to increase fish consumption, 
to upgrade scientific knowledge and to pr otect and develop aquatic organisms.  
Overall assessment: small program, focused on axis 1 and fishing port facilities; some 
aquaculture and processing projects. Implemen tation progressed as planned. The management 
and control system not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 1 514 820 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 55 624 was committed but no interim payment claims were submitted to 
the Commission. 
 
Slovakia 
The OP covers the entire territory of the c ountry which is designate d as a convergence region 
with the exception of Bratislava and surrounding districts in non-convergence. 
The total OP public ex penditure is EUR 18 922 750 out of which EFF allocation is EUR 13 
688 528. Allocation between priority axes: axis 2 (77 % for aquaculture and processing) and 18 % for 
axis 3 and 5% for axis 5. Main objectives: to develop a competitive aqua culture sector reducing environmental impact 
and adopting new marketable species and a viable and innovative processing industry. 
 
EN 10   EN Overall assessment: Some progress in the im plementation. The management and control 
system was accepted by the Commission. In 2009 a total amount of EUR 3 291 936,77 wa s committed out of which EUR 477 844 was 
certified to the Commissi on (in both objectives). 
 
United Kingdom 
The OP covers Cornwell and the Isles of Scilly, West Wales and the Valleys, Highlands and 
Islands as convergence regions and the re st of the UK as non-convergence region. 
The total OP public expenditure is EUR 246 800  000 out of which the EFF allocation is EUR 
137 827 889. Allocation between priority axes: 12,2% for ax is 1, 32,8% for axis 2, 38,5% for axis 3 and 8,8 
% for axis 5. Main objectives: to develop a fi sheries industry that is sustaina ble, profitable, well managed, 
internationally competitive and supporting th riving, diverse and sustainable local 
communities. Overall assessment: All four UK devolved admi nistrations were operational during 2009 and 
applications were considered under priority axes 1, 2 and 3. In comparison to 2008 significant 
progress was made in launching the program me with good levels of uptake and funds 
committed. The management and control system not accepted by the Commission. 
In 2009 the second pre-financing payment of 7%, i.e. EUR 9 647 952 was transferred and a 
total amount of EUR 35 288 699,06 was committed but no interim claims were submitted to the Commission. 
 
EN 11   EN II FINANCIAL TABLES 
TABLE I FINANCIAL EXE CUTION CONVERGENCE  
       
Member State   Decided 
a Committed 
b Paid 
c % 
(b) / (a) % 
(c) / (a) 
Period 2007-2013  0,00  0,00  0,00 0,00% 0,00% 
Belgique-Belgïe 
Financial year: 2009  0,00  0,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  80 009 708,00  25 934 823,00  11 201 359,11 32,41% 14,00% 
Republic of Bulgaria 
Financial year: 2009  11 598 136,00  11 598 136,00  5 600 679,55   
Period 2007-2013  27 106 675,00  10 580 186,00  3 794 934,50 39,03% 14,00% 
Czech Republic 
Financial year: 2009  3 693 682,00  3 693 682,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  96 861 240,00  41 461 223,00  19 441 804,05 42,80% 20,07% 
Deutschland 
Financial year: 2009  13 837 235,00  13 837 235,00  12 661 517,25   
Period 2007-2013  84 568 039,00  29 992 004,00  10 594 324,53 35,46% 12,53% 
Eesti 
Financial year: 2009  10 889 823,00  10 889 823,00  4 674 561,80   
Period 2007-2013  176 836 728,00  77 529 286,00  24 757 141,92 43,84% 14,00% 
Ellas 
Financial year: 2009  25 588 046,00  25 588 046,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  945 692 445,00  402 937 052,00  132 396 942,00 42,61% 14,00% 
España 
Financial year: 2009  134 767 020,00  134 767 020,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  34 250 343,00  14 099 510,00  4 898 924,27 41,17% 14,30% 
France 
Financial year: 2009  4 793 207,00  4 793 207,00  103 876,27   
Period 2007-2013  318 281 864,00  132 061 467,00  44 559 460,00 41,49% 14,00% 
Italia 
Financial year: 2009  44 726 576,00  44 726 576,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  125 015 563,00  44 767 413,00  29 139 082,74 35,81% 23,31% 
Latvia 
Financial year: 2009  16 282 146,00  16 282 146,00  20 387 993,74   
Period 2007-2013  54 713 408,00  21 002 300,00  9 604 620,53 38,39% 17,55% 
Lietuva 
Financial year: 2009  7 086 453,00  7 086 453,00  5 774 681,97   
Period 2007-2013  34 291 357,00  10 601 876,00  4 800 789,98 30,92% 14,00% 
Hungary 
Financial year: 2009  5 145 790,00  5 145 790,00  2 400 394,99   
Period 2007-2013  8 372 329,00  2 778 812,00  1 172 126,06 33,19% 14,00% 
Malta 
Financial year: 2009  1 356 456,00  1 356 456,00  586 063,03   
 
EN 12   EN Period 2007-2013  187 326,00  89 446,00  44 582,69 47,75% 23,80% 
Österreich 
Financial year: 2009  28 406,00  28 406,00  31 469,87   
Period 2007-2013  734 092 574,00  241 826 781,00  102 772 960,36 32,94% 14,00% 
Polska 
Financial year: 2009  121 825 117,00  121 825 117,00  51 386 480,18   
Period 2007-2013  223 943 059,00  93 003 606,00  31 352 028,00 41,53% 14,00% 
Portugal 
Financial year: 2009  31 484 737,00  31 484 737,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  230 714 207,00  67 440 811,00  32 299 988,49 29,23% 14,00% 
România 
Financial year: 2009  30 156 234,00  30 156 234,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  21 640 283,00  8 031 420,00  3 029 639,62 37,11% 14,00% 
Slovenija 
Financial year: 2009  3 921 112,00  3 921 112,00  1 514 819,81   
Period 2007-2013  12 681 459,00  5 313 442,00  2 040 465,52 41,90% 16,09% 
Slovensko 
Financial year: 2009  1 687 685,00  1 687 685,00  265 061,26   
Period 2007-2013  43 150 701,00  14 290 114,00  6 041 098,14 33,12% 14,00% 
United Kingdom 
Financial year: 2009  7 157 960,00  7 157 960,00  3 020 549,07   
Period 2007-2013 3 252 409 308,00 1 243 741 572,00  473 942 272,51 38,24% 14,57% 
Total Convergence 
Financial year: 2009  476 025 821,00  476 025 821,00  108 408 148,79   
 
EN 13   EN  
TABLE II FINANCIAL EXECUT ION NON-CO NVERGENCE  
       
Member State   Decided 
a Committed 
b Paid 
c % 
(b) / (a) % 
(c) / (a) 
Period 2007-2013  26 261 648,00  8 455 876,00  3 676 630,00 32,20% 14,00% 
Belgique-Belgïe 
Financial year: 2009  4 263 970,00  4 263 970,00  1 838 315,00   
Period 2007-2013  133 675 169,00  55 028 771,00  18 714 523,66 41,17% 14,00% 
Danmark 
Financial year: 2009  18 707 336,00  18 707 336,00  9 357 261,83   
Period 2007-2013  59 004 177,00  24 289 685,00  8 551 352,28 41,17% 14,49% 
Deutschland 
Financial year: 2009  8 257 413,00  8 257 413,00  4 421 059,89   
Period 2007-2013  42 266 603,00  13 609 245,00  5 917 324,00 32,20% 14,00% 
Ireland 
Financial year: 2009  6 862 613,00  6 862 613,00  2 958 662,00   
Period 2007-2013  30 995 509,00  12 759 622,00  4 339 371,26 41,17% 14,00% 
Ellas 
Financial year: 2009  4 337 705,00  4 337 705,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  186 198 467,00  76 650 535,00  26 067 784,00 41,17% 14,00% 
España 
Financial year: 2009  26 057 775,00  26 057 775,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  181 802 741,00  74 840 988,00  47 500 128,26 41,17% 26,13% 
France 
Financial year: 2009  25 442 610,00  25 442 610,00  22 047 746,26   
Period 2007-2013  106 060 990,00  43 661 107,00  14 848 538,00 41,17% 14,00% 
Italia 
Financial year: 2009  14 842 836,00  14 842 836,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  19 724 418,00  8 119 763,00  2 761 418,52 41,17% 14,00% 
Cyprus 
Financial year: 2009  2 760 358,00  2 760 358,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  559 503,00  172 984,00  78 330,42 30,92% 14,00% 
Hungary 
Financial year: 2009  83 961,00  83 961,00  39 165,21   
Period 2007-2013  48 578 417,00  19 997 810,00  11 648 010,18 41,17% 23,98% 
Nederland 
Financial year: 2009  6 798 367,00  6 798 367,00  8 247 520,99   
Period 2007-2013  5 071 992,00  2 087 937,00  1 765 674,44 41,17% 34,81% 
Österreich 
Financial year: 2009  709 806,00  709 806,00  1 073 140,00   
Period 2007-2013  22 542 190,00  9 279 725,00  3 155 906,00 41,17% 14,00% 
Portugal 
Financial year: 2009  3 154 693,00  3 154 693,00  0,00   
 
EN 14   EN Period 2007-2013  1 007 069,00  421 954,00  140 989,66 41,90% 14,00% 
Slovensko 
Financial year: 2009  134 023,00  134 023,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  39 448 827,00  16 239 518,00  8 427 052,63 41,17% 21,36% 
Suomi-Finland 
Financial year: 2009  5 520 715,00  5 520 715,00  5 665 634,74   
Period 2007-2013  54 664 803,00  22 503 333,00  8 172 258,21 41,17% 14,95% 
Sverige 
Financial year: 2009  7 650 134,00  7 650 134,00  4 345 722,21   
Period 2007-2013  94 677 188,00  30 484 705,00  13 254 806,32 32,20% 14,00% 
United Kingdom 
Financial year: 2009  15 372 251,00  15 372 251,00  6 627 403,16   
Period 2007-2013 1 052 539 711,00  418 603 558,00  179 020 097,84 39,77% 17,01% 
Total Convergence 
Financial year: 2009  150 956 566,00  150 956 566,00  66 621 631,29   
 
EN 15   EN  
TABLE III. FINANCIAL EXECUTION CO NVERGENCE AND NON-CONVERGENCE  
       
Member State   Decided 
a Committed 
b Paid 
c % 
(b) / (a) % 
(c) / (a) 
Period 2007-2013  26 261 648,00  8 455 876,00  3 676 630,00 32,20% 14,00% 
Belgique-Belgïe 
Financial year: 2009  4 263 970,00  4 263 970,00  1 838 315,00   
Period 2007-2013  80 009 708,00  25 934 823,00  11 201 359,11 32,41% 14,00% 
Republic of Bulgaria 
Financial year: 2009  11 598 136,00  11 598 136,00  5 600 679,55   
Period 2007-2013  27 106 675,00  10 580 186,00  3 794 934,50 39,03% 14,00% 
Czech Republic 
Financial year: 2009  3 693 682,00  3 693 682,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  133 675 169,00  55 028 771,00  18 714 523,66 41,17% 14,00% 
Danmark 
Financial year: 2009  18 707 336,00  18 707 336,00  9 357 261,83   
Period 2007-2013  155 865 417,00  65 750 908,00  27 993 156,33 42,18% 17,96% 
Deutschland 
Financial year: 2009  22 094 648,00  22 094 648,00  17 082 577,14   
Period 2007-2013  84 568 039,00  29 992 004,00  10 594 324,53 35,46% 12,53% 
Eesti 
Financial year: 2009  10 889 823,00  10 889 823,00  4 674 561,80   
Period 2007-2013  42 266 603,00  13 609 245,00  5 917 324,00 32,20% 14,00% 
Ireland 
Financial year: 2009  6 862 613,00  6 862 613,00  2 958 662,00   
Period 2007-2013  207 832 237,00  90 288 908,00  29 096 513,18 43,44% 14,00% 
Ellas 
Financial year: 2009  29 925 751,00  29 925 751,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013 1 131 890 912,00  479 587 587,00  158 464 726,00 42,37% 14,00% 
España 
Financial year: 2009  160 824 795,00  160 824 795,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  216 053 084,00  88 940 498,00  52 399 052,53 41,17% 24,25% 
France 
Financial year: 2009  30 235 817,00  30 235 817,00  22 151 622,53   
Period 2007-2013  424 342 854,00  175 722 574,00  59 407 998,00 41,41% 14,00% 
Italia 
Financial year: 2009  59 569 412,00  59 569 412,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  19 724 418,00  8 119 763,00  2 761 418,52 41,17% 14,00% 
Cyprus 
Financial year: 2009  2 760 358,00  2 760 358,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  125 015 563,00  44 767 413,00  29 139 082,74 35,81% 23,31% 
Latvia 
Financial year: 2009  16 282 146,00  16 282 146,00  20 387 993,74   
 
EN 16   EN Period 2007-2013  54 713 408,00  21 002 300,00  9 604 620,53 38,39% 17,55% 
Lietuva 
Financial year: 2009  7 086 453,00  7 086 453,00  5 774 681,97   
Period 2007-2013  0,00  0,00  0,00 0,00% 0,00% 
Luxembourg 
Financial year: 2009  0,00  0,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  34 850 860,00  10 774 860,00  4 879 120,40 30,92% 14,00% 
Hungary 
Financial year: 2009  5 229 751,00  5 229 751,00  2 439 560,20   
Period 2007-2013  8 372 329,00  2 778 812,00  1 172 126,06 33,19% 14,00% 
Malta 
Financial year: 2009  1 356 456,00  1 356 456,00  586 063,03   
Period 2007-2013  48 578 417,00  19 997 810,00  11 648 010,18 41,17% 23,98% 
Nederland 
Financial year: 2009  6 798 367,00  6 798 367,00  8 247 520,99   
Period 2007-2013  5 259 318,00  2 177 383,00  1 810 257,13 41,40% 34,42% 
Österreich 
Financial year: 2009  738 212,00  738 212,00  1 104 609,87   
Period 2007-2013  734 092 574,00  241 826 781,00  102 772 960,36 32,94% 14,00% 
Polska 
Financial year: 2009  121 825 117,00  121 825 117,00  51 386 480,18   
Period 2007-2013  246 485 249,00  102 283 331,00  34 507 934,00 41,50% 14,00% 
Portugal 
Financial year: 2009  34 639 430,00  34 639 430,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  230 714 207,00  67 440 811,00  32 299 988,49 29,23% 14,00% 
România 
Financial year: 2009  30 156 234,00  30 156 234,00  0,00   
Period 2007-2013  21 640 283,00  8 031 420,00  3 029 639,62 37,11% 14,00% 
Slovenija 
Financial year: 2009  3 921 112,00  3 921 112,00  1 514 819,81   
Period 2007-2013  13 688 528,00  5 735 396,00  2 181 455,18 41,90% 15,94% 
Slovensko 
Financial year: 2009  1 821 708,00  1 821 708,00  265 061,26   
Period 2007-2013  39 448 827,00  16 239 518,00  8 427 052,63 41,17% 21,36% 
Suomi-Finland 
Financial year: 2009  5 520 715,00  5 520 715,00  5 665 634,74   
Period 2007-2013  54 664 803,00  22 503 333,00  8 172 258,21 41,17% 14,95% 
Sverige 
Financial year: 2009  7 650 134,00  7 650 134,00  4 345 722,21   
Period 2007-2013  137 827 889,00  44 774 819,00  19 295 904,46 32,49% 14,00% 
United Kingdom 
Financial year: 2009  22 530 211,00  22 530 211,00  9 647 952,23   
Period 2007-2013 4 304 949 019,00 1 662 345 130,00  652 962 370,35 38,61% 15,17% 
Total  
Financial year: 2009  626 982 387,00  626 982 387,00  175 029 780,08   
 
EN 17   EN TABLE IV. EFF PROGRAMMED AMOUNTS BROKEN DOWN BY PRIORITY AXIS AND BY MEMBER STATE 
Member State Priority axis 1 Priority axis 2  Priority  axis 3  Priority axis 4  Priority axis 5  Total 
    Amount % Amount % Amo unt % Amount % Amount %   
BE Belgique-Belgïe  7.561.648   28,79  5.000.000  19,04  9.488.352   36,13  2.900.000  11,04  1.311.648  4,99  26.261.648  
BG Republic of Bulgaria  8.000.970   10,00  36.004.371  45,00  20.002.426   25,00  12.001.456  15,00  4.000.485  5,00  80.009.708  
CZ Czech Republic  -   -  11.926.937  44,00  13.824.404   51,00  -  -  1.355.334  5,00  27.106.675  
DK Danmark  40.365.342   30,20  37.649.524  28,16  36.515.266   27,32  12.461.279  9,32  6.683.758  5,00  133.675.169  
DE Deutschland  8.145.000   5,23  57.560.225  36,93  68.687.844   44,07  19.438.000  12,47  2.034.348  1,31  155.865.417  
EE Eesti  15.264.531   18,05  24.583.929  29,07  21.209.664   25,08  19.281.513  22,80  4.228.402  5,00  84.568.039  
IE Ireland  34.766.000   82,25  -  -  6.000.000   14,20  1.500.603  3,55  -  -  42.266.603  
EL Ellas  77.272.459   37,18  59.689.538  28,72  32.320.240   15,55  33.300.000  16,02  5.250.000  2,53  207.832.237  
ES España  442.907.459   39,13  322.048.247  28,45  298.755.661   26,39  49.212.448  4,35  18.967.097  1,68  1.131.890.912  
FR France  59.621.494   27,60  63.029.212  29,17  85.049.416   39,37  5.699.644  2,64  2.653.318  1,23  216.053.084  
IT Italia  161.250.284   38,00  106.085.713  25,00  106.085.713   25,00  16.973.714  4,00  33.947.430  8,00  424.342.854  
CY Cyprus  2.200.000   11,15  3.250.000  16,48  12.924. 418   65,52  1.000.000  5,07  350.000  1,77  19.724.418  
LV Latvia  20.860.942   16,69  46.128.750  36,90  24.153.000   19,32  28.911.476  23,13  4.961.395  3,97  125.015.563  
LT Lietuva  13.667.647   24,98  22.431.005  41,00  9.249.241   16,90  6.693.770  12,23  2.671.745  4,88  54.713.408  
HU Hungary  -   -  24.163.925  69,34  8.944.392   25,66  -  -  1.742.543  5,00  34.850.860  
MT Malta  2.175.000   25,98  1.760.250  21,02  4. 095.079   48,91  -  -  342.000  4,08  8.372.329  
 
EN 18   EN NL Nederland  16.913.233   34,82  7.379.398  15,19  16.903.461   34,80  4.987.125  10,27  2.395.200  4,93  48.578.417  
AT Österreich  -   -  5.164.318  98,19  50.000   0,95  -  -  45.000  0,86  5.259.318  
PL Polska  168.841.292   23,00  146.818.515  20,00  146.818.515   20,00  234.909.624  32,00  36.704.628  5,00  734.092.574  
PT Portugal  62.865.134   25,50  74.187.067  30,10  83.407.876   33,84  17.403.406  7,06  8.621.766  3,50  246.485.249  
RO România  9.975.000   4,32  105.000.000  45,51  30.000.000   13,00  75.000.000  32,51  10.739.207  4,65  230.714.207  
SI Slovenija  2.164.029   10,00  7.141.293  33,00  7.574.097   35,00  2.164.029  10,00  2.596.835  12,00  21.640.283  
SK Slovensko  -   -  10.467.810  76,47  2.536.292   18,53  -  -  684.426  5,00  13.688.528  
FI Suomi-Finland  3.445.000   8,73  16.990.000  43,07  14.783. 827   37,48  3.606.000  9,14  624.000  1,58  39.448.827  
SE Sverige  13.666.201   25,00  10.932.961  20,00  19.132.681   35,00  8.199.720  15,00  2.733.240  5,00  54.664.803  
UK United Kingdom  39.634.805   28,76  33.589.711  24,37  49.620.896   36,00  11.598.450  8,42  3.384.027  2,46  137.827.889  
Total 1.211.563.470   28,14  1.238.982.699  28,78  1.128.132.761   26,21  567.242.257  13,18  159.027.832  3,69  4.304.949.019  
 
For ease of reference, please refer to the legend below: 
Priority axis 1: measures for the adaptation of the Community fishing fleet  
Priority axis 2: aquaculture, inland fishing, processing and ma rketing of fishery and aquaculture products  
Priority axis 3: measures of common interest  
Priority axis 4: sustainable development of fisheries areas  
Priority axis 5:  technical assistance  
 
EN 19   EN TABLE V. EFF CERTIFIED EXPENDITURE BROKEN DOWN  BY PRIORITY AXIS AND BY MEMBER STATE 
Member State Priority axis 1 Priority axis 2 Priori ty axis 3 Priority axis 4 Priority axis 5 Total 
    Amount % Amount % Amo unt % Amount % Amount %   
BE Belgique-Belgïe  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
BG Republic of Bulgaria  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
CZ Czech Republic  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
DK Danmark  1.121.927  19,29  2.577.198  44,30  1. 894.388   32,56  223.917  3,85  -  -  5.817.430  
DE Deutschland  45.190  0,73  4.255.911  68,96  1.841 .074   29,83  -  -  29.824  0,48  6.171.999  
EE Eesti  1.964.738  42,03  1.936.195  41,42  435.829   9,32  281.738  6,03  56.063  1,20  4.674.562  
IE Ireland  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
EL Ellas  -  -  -  -  2.229.097   100,00  -  -  -  -  2.229.097  
ES España  18.328.326  49,12  3.946.187  10,58  14. 961.922   40,10  -  -  77.870  0,21  37.314.306  
FR France  20.885.884  93,72  103.876  0,47  1.295.879   5,81  -  -  -  -  22.285.639  
IT Italia  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
CY Cyprus  -  -  -  -  3.111.753   100,00  -  -  -  -  3.111.753  
LV Latvia  12.589.783  88,03  1.119.654  7,83  314. 696   2,20  -  -  278.185  1,95  14.302.318  
LT Lietuva  -  -  1.636.352  84,14  -   -  -  -  308.391  15,86  1.944.743  
HU Hungary  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
MT Malta  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
 
EN 20   EN NL Nederland  8.247.521  100,00  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  8.247.521  
AT Österreich  -  -  1.647.550  100,00  -   -  -  -  -  -  1.647.550  
PL Polska  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
PT Portugal  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
RO România  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
SI Slovenija  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
SK Slovensko  -  -  425.922  89,13  -   -  -  -  51.922  10,87  477.844  
FI Suomi-Finland  245.095  4,32  2.433.858  42,87  2.877.394   50,69  39.322  0,69  81.046  1,43  5.676.715  
SE Sverige  3.004.030  69,13  540.062  12,43  527. 837   12,15  -  -  273.793  6,30  4.345.722  
UK United Kingdom  -  -  -  -  -   -  -  -  -  -  -  
Total  66.432.494  56,18  20.622.766  17,44  29.489.870   24,94  544.977  0,46  1.157.092  0,98  118.247.199  
 
For ease of reference, please refer to the legend below: 
Priority axis 1: measures for the adaptation of the Community fishing fleet  
Priority axis 2: aquaculture, inland fishing, processing and ma rketing of fishery and aquaculture products  
Priority axis 3: measures of common interest  
Priority axis 4: sustainable development of fisheries areas  
Priority axis 5:  technical assistance