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Latest news - Next PECH committee meetings - Committee on Fisheries

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:33:22 GMT

The next PECH committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 9:00 - 12:30, in the room SPINELLI 5E2. The meeting will be webstreamed.

Provisional PECH calendar 2023
Supporting analyses
Research studies for PECH Committee
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Hearings - The implementation of the Eel Regulation 1100/2007 - 27-06-2023 - Committee on Fisheries

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:30:31 GMT

The hearing provided evidence and guidance for better implementation of the Eel Regulation. European eel is a migratory species with a unique life cycle. Between their spawning phase and pre-reproductive stage, European eel migrate from the Northwest Atlantic to the coasts of their distribution range and continental waters. European eels are declining globally due to a combination of natural causes and human activity that impact the stock and its habitats at different life stages.

The Eel Regulation (2007) establishes measures for the recovery of the European eel stock. The Eel Regulation obliges Member States with river basins in their national territory that constitute habitats for the eels, to establish and implement Eel Management Plans (EMPs).
In particular, an EMP may contain measures, such as reducing commercial fishing activity, restricting recreational fishing, restocking measures, structural measures to make river passable and improve river habitats, transportation of silver eel from inland waters, combatting predators, measures related to hydro-electric power turbines, aquaculture, as well as any other measure necessary for the achievement of escapement target. This means that management measures should reduce mortality from human activity to ensure the escapement to the sea of at least 40% of adult eels relative to the escapement levels that would have existed in the absence of human influences.

Location : SPINELLI 3G2

Programme
Presentations
     Presentation by Dr Ciara O’Leary
     Presentation by Ph.D. Maria João Correia
     Presentation by Mr Allan Buch
     Presentation by Mr Andrew Kerr

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Highlights - Public hearing: The implementation of the Eel Regulation 1100/2007 - Committee on Fisheries

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:29:57 GMT

On Tuesday, 27 June 2023, the Committee on Fisheries held a public hearing entitled "The implementation of the Eel Regulation 1100/2007". The hearing would provide evidence and guidance for better implementation of the Eel Regulation. European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a migratory species with a unique life cycle. Between their spawning phase and pre-reproductive stage, European eel migrate from the Northwest Atlantic to the coasts of their distribution range and continental waters.

European eels are declining globally due to a combination of natural causes and human activity. The Eel Regulation (2007) establishes measures for the recovery of the European eel stock and obliges Member States with river basins in their national territory that constitute habitats for the eels, to establish and implement Eel Management Plans (EMPs).An EMP may contain measures, such as reducing commercial fishing activity, restricting recreational fishing, restocking measures, structural measures to make river passable and improve river habitats, transportation of silver eel from inland waters, combatting predators, measures related to hydro-electric power turbines, aquaculture and any other measure necessary for the achievement of escapement target. This means that management measures should reduce mortality from human activity to ensure the escapement to the sea of at least 40% of adult eels relative to the escapement levels that would have existed in the absence of human influences.

Programme

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Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 12:37 - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:27:18 GMT

Length of video : 228'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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Highlights - Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:20:35 GMT

On 27 June 2023, the Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies presented a new study entitled "Animal welfare of farmed fish".

The study investigates the welfare of the main fish species reared in the European Union, and highlights current knowledge on fish welfare, knowledge gaps, fish needs and husbandry methods of concern for fish welfare. The study focuses on production systems and production phases in a species-specific way. Research includes a literature review, an evaluation of the regulatory framework, a stakeholders' consultation, case studies and a SWOT analysis. Conclusions and policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-making are provided.

At a glance
Study

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Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 07:44 - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:36:28 GMT

Length of video : 172'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
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MISSION REPORT following the visit to Ireland, 15-17 May 2023 - PE750.090v01-00

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:15:33 GMT

MISSION REPORT following the visit to Ireland, 15-17 May 2023
Committee on Fisheries

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DRAFT REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel - PE749.918v01-00

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 23:13:05 GMT

DRAFT REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel
Committee on Fisheries
Bert-Jan Ruissen

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Newsletters - Trawler - Newsletters 2023 - Committee on Fisheries

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:13:31 GMT

Trawler January 2023
Trawler March 2023
Trawler May 2023
Trawler June - July 2023

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At a Glance - Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish - PE 747.258 - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:00:00 GMT

This At a glance note summarises the study investigating the welfare of the main fish species reared in the European Union, and highlighting current knowledge on fish welfare, knowledge gaps, fish needs and husbandry methods of concern for fish welfare. The study focuses on production systems and production phases in a species-specific way. Research includes a literature review, an evaluation of the regulatory framework, a stakeholders’ consultation, case studies and a SWOT analysis. Conclusions and policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-making are provided.

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Study - Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish - PE 747.257 - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:00:00 GMT

This study investigates the welfare of the main fish species reared in the European Union, and highlights current knowledge on fish welfare, knowledge gaps, fish needs and husbandry methods of concern for fish welfare. The study focuses on production systems and production phases in a species-specific way. Research includes a literature review, an evaluation of the regulatory framework, a stakeholders’ consultation, case studies and a SWOT analysis. Conclusions and policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-making are provided.

Study : EN

Executive summary : EN

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Draft agenda - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - PE749.323v02-00 - Committee on Fisheries

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:03:57 GMT

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 135 - Draft report Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward - PE749.111v01-00

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:05:18 GMT

AMENDMENTS 1 - 135 - Draft report Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward
Committee on Fisheries
Pierre Karleskind

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AMENDMENTS 70 - 150 - Draft opinion Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market - PE749.251v01-00

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:06:12 GMT

AMENDMENTS 70 - 150 - Draft opinion Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market
Committee on Fisheries
Rosa D'Amato

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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) - A9-0192/2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:07:45 GMT

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Committee on Fisheries
João Pimenta Lopes

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DRAFT OPINION on General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections - PE749.245v01-00

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:43:14 GMT

DRAFT OPINION on General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections
Committee on Fisheries
Pierre Karleskind

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Minutes - Wednesday, 24 May 2023 - PE749.164v01-00 - Committee on Fisheries

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:27:14 GMT

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius (2022-2026) - A9-0196/2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:56:28 GMT

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius (2022-2026)
Committee on Fisheries
François-Xavier Bellamy

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Press release - Fisheries: deal reached on new rules to improve compliance and traceability

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:32:44 GMT

New technologies, such as on-board cameras, and improvements in traceability should help ensuring better compliance and increased consumer protection.
Committee on Fisheries

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OPINION European protein strategy - PE745.279v02-00

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:23:05 GMT

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Nature restoration - PE738.472v02-00

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:13:02 GMT

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Nature restoration
Committee on Fisheries
Caroline Roose

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Highlights - Public hearing - Committee on Fisheries

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:30:51 GMT

On Wednesday 24 May 2023, the Committee on Fisheries held a public hearing entitled "The future of fishing - How to promote income diversification and facilitate access to EU funding for fishers".

The Commission recently proposed a controversial "action plan" to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems, along with other initiatives implementing the European Green Deal. Considering its potential impact on fishing activities and the many challenges the fisheries sector is facing right now, notably the rise in fuel price, we need to think in a more focused way about the future of EU fisheries. What transformations are needed to ensure economically and environmentally viable fisheries in the future? Important goals would be to diversify the fishers' income basis and to facilitate their access to EU funding, in particular for the small-scale segment of the fleet.

Programme

AMENDMENTS 1 - 45 - Draft opinion Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - PE746.990v01-00

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:50:10 GMT

AMENDMENTS 1 - 45 - Draft opinion Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Committee on Fisheries
João Albuquerque

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Hearings - The future of fishing - Promotion of income diversification and access to EU funding - 24-05-2023 - Committee on Fisheries

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:43:53 GMT

What transformations are needed to ensure economically and environmentally viable fisheries in the future? Important goals would be to diversify the fishers' income basis and to facilitate their access to EU funding, in particular for the small-scale segment of the fleet.

Location : SPAAK 5B1

Programme

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Latest news - Next PECH committee meetings - Committee on Fisheries

Hearings - The implementation of the Eel Regulation 1100/2007 - 27-06-2023 - Committee on Fisheries

Highlights - Public hearing: The implementation of the Eel Regulation 1100/2007 - Committee on Fisheries

Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 12:37 - Committee on Fisheries

Highlights - Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish - Committee on Fisheries

Other events - Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish - 27-06-2023 - Committee on Fisheries

Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 07:44 - Committee on Fisheries

MISSION REPORT following the visit to Ireland, 15-17 May 2023 - PE750.090v01-00

DRAFT REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel - PE749.918v01-00

Newsletters - Trawler - Newsletters 2023 - Committee on Fisheries

At a Glance - Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish - PE 747.258 - Committee on Fisheries

Study - Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish - PE 747.257 - Committee on Fisheries

Draft agenda - Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - PE749.323v02-00 - Committee on Fisheries

AMENDMENTS 1 - 135 - Draft report Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward - PE749.111v01-00

AMENDMENTS 70 - 150 - Draft opinion Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market - PE749.251v01-00

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) - A9-0192/2023

DRAFT OPINION on General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections - PE749.245v01-00

Minutes - Wednesday, 24 May 2023 - PE749.164v01-00 - Committee on Fisheries

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius (2022-2026) - A9-0196/2023

Press release - Fisheries: deal reached on new rules to improve compliance and traceability

OPINION European protein strategy - PE745.279v02-00

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Nature restoration - PE738.472v02-00

Highlights - Public hearing - Committee on Fisheries

AMENDMENTS 1 - 45 - Draft opinion Implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - PE746.990v01-00

Hearings - The future of fishing - Promotion of income diversification and access to EU funding - 24-05-2023 - Committee on Fisheries