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The eligibility criterium regarding the population (no more than
The eligibility criterion regarding the population (no more than
100 000 inhabitants) should be eliminated.
100 000 inhabitants) should be eliminated.
The Member ; felt that the proposal was to decrease fishing capacity, to support the diversification of activities for people actively employed in the fishing sector, without a deep analysis of socio-economic consequences and without promoting the development of enterprises.
The Member ; felt that the proposal was to decrease fishing capacity, to support the diversification of activities for people actively employed in the fishing sector, without a deep analysis of socio-economic consequences and without promoting the development of enterprises.
During the second hearing, which took place in Brussels on 29th March 2005, representatives of the sector underlined the passive nature of many of the measures and the restrictive policies which offer very limited benefits for the sector in the future.
During the second hearing, which took place in Brussels on 29th March 2005, representatives of the sector underlined the passive nature of many of the measures and the restrictive policies which offer very limited benefits for the sector in the future.
In their opinion the Commission paid too much attention to the environmental aspect, and ignored the fact that these measures could bring to the fishing industry to the brink of catastrophe.
In their opinion the Commission paid too much attention to the environmental aspect, and ignored the fact that these measures could bring to the fishing industry to the brink of catastrophe.
It is possible, with the help of scientific research, to arrive at a more constructive and well balanced approach, to reach a balance between compensation of resources and socio-economic viability of the sector.
It is possible, with the help of scientific research, to arrive at a more constructive and well balanced approach, to reach a balance between compensation of resources and socio-economic viability of the sector.
Further concerns were expressed about:
Further concerns were expressed about:
- they consider the amount destinated to this fund totally insufficient.
- they consider the amount allocated to this fund totally insufficient.
According to Article 12, the resources available for the period 2007-2013 should be Eur 4 963.
According to Article 12, the resources available for the period 2007-2013 should be EUR 4 963.
The proposal does not take into account the enlargement of the EU because the amount corresponds approximately to the allocation of the period.
The proposal does not take into account the enlargement of the EU because the amount corresponds approximately to the allocation of the period.
Additionally most of the resources (75%) are designated for "convergence" regions and those affected by the statistical effect of enlargement.
Additionally most of the resources (75%) are designated for "convergence" regions and those affected by the statistical effect of enlargement.
· Axis 1
· Axis 1
- they contest: the ban on aid for modernisation; the ban on construction aid (Member ; could replace existing vessels with new vessels; in this way they can improve fishermen's job quality without increasing fishing effort) and the ban on aid for joint ventures and for transfer of vessels to third countries;
- they contest: the ban on aid for modernisation; the ban on construction aid (Member ; could replace existing vessels with new vessels; in this way they can improve fishermen's job quality without increasing fishing effort) and the ban on aid for joint ventures and for transfer of vessels to third countries;
- regarding national plans for exit from the fleet (Article 23) they request the deadline to be at least 4 years, instead of 2 years, to follow the duration of recovery/management plans of fish species.
- regarding national plans for exit from the fleet (Article 23) they request the deadline to be at least 4 years, instead of 2 years, to follow the duration of recovery/management plans of fish species.
· Axis 2
· Axis 2
- regarding aquaculture, they complain about the Commission approach.
- regarding aquaculture, they complain about the Commission approach.
The "priority two" Axis contains measures which penalise this sector with the consequent risk of a production decrease and fish import increase;
The "priority two" Axis contains measures which penalise this sector with the consequent risk of a production decrease and fish import increase;
- they propose to add the letter "a" (aquaculture) to FEP and overall improve the visibility of aquaculture in the proposal;
- they propose to add the letter "a" (aquaculture) to FEP and overall improve the visibility of aquaculture in the proposal;
- they contest Article 30(2); the investment aid should not be reserved only for micro and small enterprises;
- they contest Article 30(2); the investment aid should not be reserved only for micro and small enterprises;
- in their opinion more attention has been paid to the sanitary field.
- in their opinion more attention has been paid to the sanitary field.
In general terms they ask for a uniformity of the national sanitary rules to a European level.
In general terms they ask for a uniformity of the national sanitary rules to a European level.
In particular they suggest making vaccination campaigns eligible.
In particular they suggest making vaccination campaigns eligible.
· Axis 3
· Axis 3
- private ship owners and cooperatives should be considered as potential beneficiaries of the measures of collective interest.
- private ship owners and co-operatives should be considered as potential beneficiaries of the measures of collective interest.
· Axis 4
· Axis 4
- they contest the eligible area criteria established in Article 42(3) (only the areas with less than 100.000 inhabitants could be supported by the Fund under the sustainable development of coastal fishing areas heading); any reference to population size has to be deleted.
- they contest the eligible area criteria established in Article 42(3) (only the areas with less than 100.000 inhabitants could be supported by the Fund under the sustainable development of coastal fishing areas heading); any reference to population size has to be deleted.
· Axis 5
· Axis 5
- regarding technical assistance, the Fund should mostly finance analysis which is focused on the socio-economic impact of the environmental measures.
- regarding technical assistance, the Fund should mostly finance analysis which is focused on the socio-economic impact of the environmental measures.
The rapporteur's views
The rapporteur's views
· Preliminary remarks
· Preliminary remarks
The proposal is very long, and very detailed.
The proposal is very long, and very detailed.
The Committee has had many exchanges of views on the subject, and has considered in turn different aspects of the proposal, such as the problems of sustainable development, aquaculture, questions relating to fleet and also implementation.
The Committee has had many exchanges of views on the subject, and has considered in turn different aspects of the proposal, such as the problems of sustainable development, aquaculture, questions relating to fleet and also implementation.
The rapporteur also recognises that it is impossible for him to cover every aspect of the proposal, but expresses his willingness to accept amendments from colleagues on the committee who may be concerned about other aspects.
The rapporteur also recognises that it is impossible for him to cover every aspect of the proposal, but expresses his willingness to accept amendments from colleagues on the committee who may be concerned about other aspects.
The rapporteur considers the whole proposal as a necessary step in order to reach the specific objectives of the reformed common fisheries policy agreed in 2002.
The rapporteur considers the whole proposal as a necessary step in order to reach the specific objectives of the reformed common fisheries policy agreed in 2002.
Over the past 20 years, structural policy for fisheries has brought about a modernisation of the sector as a whole.
Over the past 20 years, structural policy for fisheries has brought about a modernisation of the sector as a whole.
Changes in world markets, the use of new technologies, dwindling fisheries resources, increasing needs for a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach, worsening quality of aquaculture waters and regional and development policies and consumers demand, require from the Community an adaptation of its instruments.
Changes in world markets, the use of new technologies, dwindling fisheries resources, increasing needs for a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach, worsening quality of aquaculture waters and regional and development policies and consumers demand, require from the Community an adaptation of its instruments.
Taking account of the views expressed in the hearings with national administrations and the fisheries sector, the rapporteur considers that this document, in spite of some interesting elements, does not adequately provide for the development of the sector in the long-term.
Taking account of the views expressed in the hearings with national administrations and the fisheries sector, the rapporteur considers that this document, in spite of some interesting elements, does not adequately provide for the development of the sector in the long-term.
The proposal must be improved with regard to several points in order to incorporate different interests, suggestions and needs which will make the funding efficient and coherent with the 2002 reform.
The proposal must be improved with regard to several points in order to incorporate different interests, suggestions and needs which will make the funding efficient and coherent with the 2002 reform.
· Global envelope
· Global envelope
As a general comment, it must be noted that the total envelope considered for the EFF is of 4.963 bn over 7 years for an enlarged Europe of 27 members.
As a general comment, it must be noted that the total envelope considered for the EFF is of 4.963 bn over 7 years for an enlarged Europe of 27 members.
This amount corresponds approximately to the appropriation for Europe-15 between 2000-2006 (4.2 bn).
This amount corresponds approximately to the appropriation for Europe-15 between 2000-2006 (4.2 bn).
The overall figure is not adequate.
The overall figure is not adequate.
However, the overall figure is one that is due to be discussed by the European Parliament following the report by Mr Böge for the Temporary Committee on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Means of the Enlarged Union 2007-2013.
However, the overall figure is one that is due to be discussed by the European Parliament following the report by Mr Böge for the Temporary Committee on Policy Challenges and Budgetary Means of the Enlarged Union 2007-2013.
Thus, the Parliament will have voted on the overall figure shortly before this report is debated in Plenary, and it will not be possible to change it
Thus, the Parliament will have voted on the overall figure shortly before this report is debated in Plenary, and it will not be possible to change it
It should also be pointed out that 75% of the budget is assigned to "convergence" regions and to those affected by the statistical effect.
It should also be pointed out that 75% of the budget is assigned to "convergence" regions and to those affected by the statistical effect.
The two conclusions that emerge are that measures in favour of the sector will be reduced and that the funds will therefore be allocated in priority to enlargement rather than existing EFF priorities.
The two conclusions that emerge are that measures in favour of the sector will be reduced and that the funds will therefore be allocated in priority to enlargement rather than existing EFF priorities.
Specific mechanisms should be guaranteed to allow for a method of allocations of funds among Member ; which take accounts not only of the need to concentrate the Funds on the Convergence regions but also of the specific needs of the fisheries sector in each Member State.
Specific mechanisms should be guaranteed to allow for a method of allocations of funds among Member ; which take accounts not only of the need to concentrate the Funds on the Convergence regions but also of the specific needs of the fisheries sector in each Member State.
Looking or each sector, the rapporteur notes:
Looking or each sector, the rapporteur notes:
The sector is faced with long periods of restrictions and the necessity to reduce the fleet overcapacity, especially that of the fleets targeting threatened stocks.
The sector is faced with long periods of restrictions and the necessity to reduce the fleet over-capacity, especially that of the fleets targeting threatened stocks.
The sector has frequently contested this perspective, in particular the reformed CFP provisions on the removal of aid for renewal of the fishing fleet, transfer of vessels to third countries, joint ventures or temporary associations of enterprises.
The sector has frequently contested this perspective, in particular the reformed CFP provisions on the removal of aid for renewal of the fishing fleet, transfer of vessels to third countries, joint ventures or temporary associations of enterprises.
The Commission States that the recovery of fishing resources must be balanced with sustainable socio-economic development of fishing communities and industries and with an optimal supply of the Community market, but the proposal itself does not reflect this twin objective.
The Commission States that the recovery of fishing resources must be balanced with sustainable socio-economic development of fishing communities and industries and with an optimal supply of the Community market, but the proposal itself does not reflect this twin objective.
The excessive use of the precautionary principle leads to exaggerated environmental protection and to the support for restrictive policies regarding the fleet that overlook the necessary coherence between the pillars of the CFP (integration and development of fishermen and dependent communities, fish stock management, structural policy, markets and fishing in international waters).
The excessive use of the precautionary principle leads to exaggerated environmental protection and to the support for restrictive policies regarding the fleet that overlook the necessary coherence between the pillars of the CFP (integration and development of fishermen and dependent communities, fish stock management, structural policy, markets and fishing in international waters).
Environmental methods can be stimulated with "environmental incentives" as in the framework of the CAP, which have had so much success.
Environmental methods can be stimulated with "environmental incentives" as in the framework of the CAP, which have had so much success.
A small financial inducement can provide significant return on the investment, and should be linked to environmentally friendly techniques.
A small financial inducement can provide significant return on the investment, and should be linked to environmentally friendly techniques.
In a more precise analysis of the different axes, the rapporteur finds some statements difficult to accept.
In a more precise analysis of the different axes, the rapporteur finds some statements difficult to accept.
Concerning axis 1, the proposal to accompany the resource management measures enshrined in the reformed Common fisheries policy is generally supported.
Concerning axis 1, the proposal to accompany the resource management measures enshrined in the reformed Common fisheries policy is generally supported.
However, the suppression of construction and modernisation aid, ban on aid for joint ventures or for transfer of vessels to third countries and promotion of aid for temporary and permanent cessation, are actions that erase the necessary investment to improve working conditions on board, gear selectivity or development of coastal communities.
However, the suppression of construction and modernisation aid, ban on aid for joint ventures or for transfer of vessels to third countries and promotion of aid for temporary and permanent cessation, are actions that erase the necessary investment to improve working conditions on board, gear selectivity or development of coastal communities.
Furthermore, a minimum national co-financing, specifically destined for socio-economic measures, should be put in place.
Furthermore, a minimum national co-financing, specifically destined for socio-economic measures, should be put in place.
Socio-economic problems have to be dealt with by additional funds.
Socio-economic problems have to be dealt with by additional funds.
If it is impossible to increase the overall allocation for EFF (as mentioned above), it will be essential to ask for co-financing to meet this imperative need.
If it is impossible to increase the overall allocation for EFF (as mentioned above), it will be essential to ask for co-financing to meet this imperative need.
The Commission's proposal to include socio-economic measures in any plans for the adjustment of fishing effort, on a mandatory basis, which is a major step compared to the current FIFG, should be supported.
The Commission's proposal to include socio-economic measures in any plans for the adjustment of fishing effort, on a mandatory basis, which is a major step compared to the current FIFG, should be supported.
It is important also to decouple aid for temporary cessation from permanent capacity reductions.
It is important also to decouple aid for temporary cessation from permanent capacity reductions.
Temporal cessation is a useful and effective temporal instrument with limited impact on the socio-economic fabric of the fishing fleet.
Temporal cessation is a useful and effective temporal instrument with limited impact on the socio-economic fabric of the fishing fleet.
Indeed, aids for temporary cessation should also concern seasonal cessation of activity and the deadline of 2 years should be changed to at least 4 years, following the duration of recovery plans.
Indeed, aids for temporary cessation should also concern seasonal cessation of activity and the deadline of 2 years should be changed to at least 4 years, following the duration of recovery plans.
Fishermen who are ready to share responsibilities for the application of the CFP must be beneficiaries of public aid in the case of a voluntary cessation of fishing activities or temporary break in fishing activities, leading to a reduction of fishing effort.
Fishermen who are ready to share responsibilities for the application of the CFP must be beneficiaries of public aid in the case of a voluntary cessation of fishing activities or temporary break in fishing activities, leading to a reduction of fishing effort.
In the field of aquaculture, treated in axis 2, the rapporteur questions whether it is right to relate the submission of aid to the size of the companies.
In the field of aquaculture, treated in axis 2, the rapporteur questions whether it is right to relate the submission of aid to the size of the companies.
The principle of concentration of aid among small companies must be eliminated because economic feasibility and commercial profitability do not depend on the size of the company.
The principle of concentration of aid among small companies must be eliminated because economic feasibility and commercial profitability do not depend on the size of the company.
Further, the Commission proposal does not foresee any financial support for product innovation or promotion of the image of the sector.
Further, the Commission proposal does not foresee any financial support for product innovation or promotion of the image of the sector.
It is important to increase support for those entering the industry and for younger fishermen who have to see a sound future in their job.
It is important to increase support for those entering the industry and for younger fishermen who have to see a sound future in their job.
It should be possible to make available funds for young company owners.
It should be possible to make available funds for young company owners.
Or to provide further incentives for young fishermen to join the profession, other than the training incentives foreseen in the proposal.
Or to provide further incentives for young fishermen to join the profession, other than the training incentives foreseen in the proposal.
The nature of aid or compensation for contamination accidents should be revised to include prevention of contamination accidents such as industrial or natural disasters, which have serious knock-on effects.
The nature of aid or compensation for contamination accidents should be revised to include prevention of contamination accidents such as industrial or natural disasters, which have serious knock-on effects.
It is not just fishermen who are affected, but processors, packaging companies and ultimately consumers.
It is not just fishermen who are affected, but processors, packaging companies and ultimately consumers.
The definition of aquaculture should be clarified in order to explain the distinction between intensive and extensive aquaculture.
The definition of aquaculture should be clarified in order to explain the distinction between intensive and extensive aquaculture.
The concept needs an updated definition, as expounded by FAO, taking into account both the sanitary and zoo-sanitary European regulations and adding the idea of pluriactivity.
The concept needs an updated definition, as expounded by FAO, taking into account both the sanitary and zoo-sanitary European regulations and adding the idea of pluriactivity.
Measures of collective interest (Axis 3) are of great importance.
Measures of collective interest (Axis 3) are of great importance.
Participation by fishermen in Regional Advisory Council is vital for the correct balance in the implementation of the CFP.
Participation by fishermen in Regional Advisory Council is vital for the correct balance in the implementation of the CFP.
Funds should also be made available for the collection and processing of ecological data, experimental fishing campaigns and socio-economic studies relating to the drastic impact of stock recovery measures.
Funds should also be made available for the collection and processing of ecological data, experimental fishing campaigns and socio-economic studies relating to the drastic impact of stock recovery measures.
With regard to axis 4, concerning sustainable development of coastal fishing zones, and inspired by the PESCA initiative and rural development programs, it is difficult to understand why it is so restrictive.
With regard to axis 4, concerning sustainable development of coastal fishing zones, and inspired by the PESCA initiative and rural development programs, it is difficult to understand why it is so restrictive.
It excludes from EFF aid all municipalities with populations of over 100.000 inhabitants.
It excludes from EFF aid all municipalities with populations of over 100.000 inhabitants.
This means that the main fishing dependent coastal zones will be excluded which will produce a severely negative effect on coastal communities.
This means that the main fishing dependent coastal zones will be excluded which will produce a severely negative effect on coastal communities.
Furthermore, every eligible measure designated in this axis is directed at the conversion of those fishing dependent zones.
Furthermore, every eligible measure designated in this axis is directed at the conversion of those fishing dependent zones.
It remains possible to develop sustainable fisheries activities in areas through fleet renewal, as for example by creating joint ventures or exploratory fishing.
It remains possible to develop sustainable fisheries activities in areas through fleet renewal, as for example by creating joint ventures or exploratory fishing.
· General comments
· General comments