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Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish
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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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Michail PAVLIDIS; Leonidas PAPAHARISIS; Mikolaj ADAMEK, Dieter STEINHAGEN, Verena JUNG-SCHROERS; Tore KRISTIANSEN; Antonia THEODORIDI; Fernando OTERO LOURIDO
Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish
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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.
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Michail PAVLIDIS; Leonidas PAPAHARISIS; Mikolaj ADAMEK, Dieter STEINHAGEN, Verena JUNG-SCHROERS; Tore KRISTIANSEN; Antonia THEODORIDI ; Fernando OTERO LOURIDO.
Research for PECH Committee - The future of the EU algae sector
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This study examines the EU Algae Initiative of the European Commission and gives an overview of the European algae sector in terms of production, applications, opportunities and barriers. The 23 targeted actions proposed by the Commission have been set out with the goal of unlocking the vast potential of algae for the EU’s Blue Bioeconomy, addressing key challenges, such as food security and climate change mitigation. For successfully developing the sector, a set of barriers will need to be overcome. This requires a collective effort by policymakers, at Member State and EU level, as well as industry stakeholders, scientific community, administration and others.
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Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER, Irina POPESCU, ANTON NEIL KÜCH
Research for PECH Committee - Implementation and impact of key European Maritime and Fisheries Fund measures (EMFF) on the Common Fisheries Policy, and the post-2020 EMFF proposal
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This Report is a research on the current performance of the shared management component of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and its impact on the Common Fisheries Policy. Based on quantitative data collection as well as on interviews with Managing Authorities of Member States and stakeholders, the Report also analyses the legislative proposal for the post-2020 EMFF and seeks to support the Members of the PECH Committee of the EU Parliament in their consideration.
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CETMAR, Spain: Marta Ballesteros, Rosa Chapela, Jose L. Santiago, Mariola Norte-Navarro - COGEA, Italy: Anna Kęsicka, Alessandro Pititto, Ugo Abbagnano, Giuseppe Scordella
Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - January 2023
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee - Role and impact of China on world fisheries and aquaculture
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This At a glance note summarises the study reviewing China’s mariculture and marine fisheries with emphasis on the operations of its Distant Water Fleets (DWF). China’s DWF are analysed with some emphasis on the subsidies they receive from their government, their Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated catches and practices, the challenges they represent to international agreements, and to competing fleets from the EU, particularly in six focal countries, i.e., Mauritania, Senegal, Madagascar, Mauritius, Ecuador and the Solomon Islands. Finally, the trade of Chinese fishery and mariculture products is reviewed with some emphasis on the import of fish feed by China, which may increasingly impact some food-deficient countries.
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Daniel PAULY Contributions from: Mathew ANSELL, Elaine CHU, Wasseem EMAM, Nicolò FRANCESCHELLI, Chengpu JIANG, Kai KRUEGER, Dr. Maria Lourdes D. PALOMARES, Vina Angelica PARDUCHO, Nigel PEACOCK, Margarita SANZ, Sam TONG
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Research for PECH Committee: Role and impact of China on world fisheries and aquaculture
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This study reviews China’s mariculture and marine fisheries with emphasis on the operations of its Distant Water Fleets (DWF). China’s DWF are analysed with some emphasis on the subsidies they receive from their government, their Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated catches and practices, the challenges they represent to international agreements, and to competing fleets from the EU, particularly in six focal countries, i.e., Mauritania, Senegal, Madagascar, Mauritius, Ecuador and the Solomon Islands. Finally, the trade of Chinese fishery and mariculture products is reviewed with some emphasis on the import of fish feed by China, which may increasingly impact some food-deficient countries.
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Lead author: Prof. Daniel PAULY (University of British Columbia) Contributions from: Mathew ANSELL, Elaine CHU, Wasseem EMAM (Ethical Seafood Research Ltd.), Nicolò FRANCESCHELLI (Blomeyer & Sanz), Chengpu JIANG, Kai KRUEGER, Dr. Maria Lourdes D. PALOMARES (University of British Columbia), Vina Angelica PARDUCHO, Nigel PEACOCK (Napfisheries Ltd.), Margarita SANZ (Blomeyer & Sanz), Sam TONG
Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - November 2022
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee: Costs and benefits of spatial protection measures as tools for fisheries management
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This study evaluates the costs and benefits on fisheries and aquaculture of three types of spatial protection measures: (i) Fish Stock Recovery Areas (FSRAs), (ii) Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and areas designated as (iii) Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). The research assesses how far fisheries co-management approaches can potentially help to achieve the European Union targets. The study uses three case studies from France, Spain and Greece to collect data on the different types of spatial protection measures and assesses how the cost-benefit analysis framework can be applied for their evaluation.
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MRAG: Stephen MANGI, Harry OWEN, Robert WAKEFORD, Stephen HODGSON, Hannah RICHARDSON, Imogen HAMER, Rupert STACY; Blue Bio Consulting: George V. TRIANTAPHYLLIDIS; Sakana Consultants: Sébastien METZ; University of Santiago de Compostela: Sebastian VILLASANTE, Pablo PITA.
Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024
21-09-2022
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Briefing
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This document is a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written answers to Parliament’s questions, at their hearings, and, in some cases, in subsequent appearances before Parliament’s committees. The document provides an overview of the state-of-play at the mid-term of the von der Leyen Commission. Since many of these commitments were made, major international crises have shifted some political priorities. The Vice-Presidents’ and Commissioners’ progress on their commitments should be considered in this context.
Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Virginijus Sinkevičius
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This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner in 2019.
Research for PECH Committee - Costs and benefits of spatial protection measures as tools for fisheries management
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This At a glance note sumarises the study evaluating the costs and benefits on fisheries and aquaculture of three types of spatial protection measures: (i) Fish Stock Recovery Areas (FSRAs), (ii) Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and areas designated as (iii) Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). The research assesses how far fisheries co-management approaches can potentially help to achieve the European Union targets. The study uses three case studies from France, Spain and Greece to collect data on the different types of spatial protection measures and assesses how the cost-benefit analysis framework can be applied for their evaluation
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Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER, KINGA OSTANSKA
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Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - July 2022
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - June 2022
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee - Artificial Intelligence and the fisheries sector
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This At a glance note summarises the study on Artificial Intelligence and the fisheries sector
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Jacques LECARTE, Kristiina MILT
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Research for PECH Committee: Artificial Intelligence and the fisheries sector
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This study reviews current artificial intelligence (AI) systems legislation, the AI techniques definition proposed by the AI Act and main applications of AI methods in the fisheries sector with special focus on applications to enhance traceability of fishery products, fishing gear selectivity, good practices, and potential to help young people finding jobs. Finally, this study offers policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-making to achieve a better use of AI systems in the fisheries sector.
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Dr. Jose A. FERNANDES-SALVADOR, Dr. Izaro GOIENETXEA, Dr. Leire IBAIBARRIAGA, Martin ARANDA, Elsa CUENDE, Dr. Giuseppe FOTI, Dr. Idoia OLABARRIETA, Dr. Jefferson MURUA, Dr. Raúl PRELLEZO, Dr. Bruno IÑARRA, Dr. Iñaki QUINCOCES and Dr. Ainhoa CABALLERO
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Research for PECH Committee - Impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Fishing opportunities aspects
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This At a Glance note is the third in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It reviews the potential impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on the fishing opportunities aspects for the EU fishing industry in 2021 and 2025.
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Jacques LECARTE, Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER
Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - February 2022
At a Glance
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee - Impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Trade aspects
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This At a Glance note is the second in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It provides a short overview of an analysis of the trade aspects of the EU-UK TCA relating to fisheries.
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Jacques LECARTE, Kristiina MILT
Research for PECH committee: Workshop on impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Part III: Fishing opportunities aspects
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This study is the third in a series of three, commissioned for a PECH Committee Workshop. It reviews the potential impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) on the fishing opportunities aspects for the EU fishing industry in 2021 and 2025. An EU-wide assessment is complemented with two case studies on the Netherlands and France. In 2021, the adjustments of fishing opportunities for biological reasons for certain stocks had more impacts than the quota transfers foreseen by the EU-UK TCA. Several specific fleets are impacted by the EU-UK TCA.
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F&S: Benoît CAILLART; MR&A: Pavel SALZ
Research for PECH committee: Workshop on impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Part II: Trade aspects
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This study is the second research paper in a series of three, commissioned for a PECH Committee Workshop. It applied the MAGNET model to quantify the impact of the EU-UK TCA on fish related sectors. The results show negative impacts on trade, production and consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products for both parties. For the EU, the biggest losses are found in the fish processing sector. The overall impact is driven by increased trade costs whereas the impact of a reduced total allowable catches is rather limited.
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Wageningen Economic Research: Heleen BARTELINGS, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, International Policy Zuzana SMEETS KŘĺSTKOVÁ, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, International Policy, Assistant Professor, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
Research for PECH Committee - Impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Legal aspects
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This At a Glance note is the first in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It provides a short overview of an analysis of the legal aspects of the EU-UK TCA relating to fisheries.
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Jacques LECARTE, Kristiina MILT
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Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - January 2022
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee: Workshop on impacts of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on fisheries and aquaculture in the EU - Part I: Legal aspects
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This study is the first research paper in a series of three, commissioned for a PECH Committee Workshop. It provides an analysis of the legal aspects of the EU-UK TCA relating to fisheries. The analysis covers, inter alia, the scope of the fisheries provisions, conservation and management, fishing opportunities, arrangements on access to waters, arrangements on governance (including provisions on remedial measures, dispute settlement, institutional arrangements, termination, review and relationship with other agreements), and trade-related provisions with relevance for fisheries. It concludes with recommendations for the implementation of the fisheries provisions of the EU-UK TCA
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University of Hamburg: Dr. Valentin SCHATZ, Post-Doctoral Researcher in Public Law, EU Law and Public International Law, Dr. Alexander PROELSS, Professor of International Law of the Sea and International Environmental Law, Public International Law and Public Law.
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Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - November 2021
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The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.
Research for PECH Committee - Electronic technologies for fisheries: Transmitted positional data systems
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This At-a-glance note is the first in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It reviews the state of the art of transmitted positional data systems, high resolution and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for satellite image data used in fisheries control and fisheries research. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of such systems and provides policy recommendations for a more effective fisheries control system based on currently applied electronic technologies (ET).
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Jacques LECARTE, Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER
Research for PECH Committee - Electronic technologies for fisheries: Electronic monitoring systems
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This At-a-glance note is the second in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It provides a global overview of the latest developments, as well as potential benefits and risks of Electronic Monitoring (EM). Worldwide experiences with EM are discussed in light of the European context. During the period 2008 to 2019, altogether 26 EM trials were conducted within the EU. Despite promising results, none of the trials evolved into a fully integrated EM programme. Still, lessons learnt from these trials are valuable and show potential for implementing EM on larger scale in the EU.
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Jacques LECARTE, Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER
Research for PECH Committee - Electronic technologies for fisheries - Part III: Systems adapted for small-scale vessels
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This At-a-glance note is the third in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It examines and presents possibilities of electronic technologies (ET) that can be used to report, document and monitor fishery activities of the small-scale vessel fleet. The national fishing fleets in the EU are large where most of the vessels are less than 12 metres in length. The information on this fleet segment’s fishing activities is limited and insufficient for documentation of the fleet’s impact on the environment and for fisheries management and governance in general. The present research contains four case studies with current usages of such technologies developed for small-scale vessels.
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Jacques LECARTE, Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER
Research for PECH Committee: Workshop on electronic technologies for fisheries Part I: Transmitted positional data systems
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This study is the first research paper in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It reviews the state of the art of transmitted positional data systems, high resolution and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for satellite image data used in fisheries control and fisheries research. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of such systems and provides policy recommendations for a more effective fisheries control system based on currently applied electronic technologies (ET).
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AZTI Marine Research Department: Iñaki QUINCOCES
Research for PECH Committee: Workshop on electronic technologies for fisheries Part II: Electronic monitoring systems
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This study is the second research paper in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It provides a global overview of the latest developments, as well as potential benefits and risks of Electronic Monitoring (EM). Worldwide experiences with EM are discussed in light of the European context. During the period 2008 to 2019, altogether 26 EM trials were conducted within the EU. Despite promising results, none of the trials evolved into a fully integrated EM programme. Still, lessons learnt from these trials are valuable and show potential for implementing EM on larger scale in the EU.
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Wageningen Marine Research (WMR) part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR): Aloysius (Edwin) T.M. van Helmond
Research for PECH Committee: Workshop on electronic technologies for fisheries Part III: Systems adapted for small-scale vessels
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This study is the third research paper in a series of three, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It examines and presents possibilities of electronic technologies (ET) that can be used to report, document and monitor fishery activities of the small-scale vessel fleet. The national fishing fleets in the EU are large where most of the vessels are less than 12 metres in length. The information on this fleet segment’s fishing activities is limited and insufficient for documentation of the fleet’s impact on the environment and for fisheries management and governance in general. The present research contains four case studies with current usages of such technologies developed for small-scale vessels.
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DTU Aqua, Technical University of Denmark: Jørgen DALSKOV, Gildas GLEMAREC, Lotte KINDT-LARSEN, Anne-Mette KRONER, Pernille NIELSEN
Research for PECH committee - Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on EU fisheries and aquaculture
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This study analyses the effects of COVID-19 on the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors from March to December 2020. It gives an overview of the main effects experienced at EU level and develops eight case studies (Spain, Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Portugal and Bulgaria). The research also provides conclusions and policy recommendations to strengthen the sector’s resilience to shocks, and to address current vulnerabilities in view of potential similar events. The study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, at the request of the PECH Committee.
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Jacques LECARTE, Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER
Research for PECH committee: Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on EU fisheries and aquaculture
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This study analyses the effects of COVID-19 on the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors from March to December 2020. It gives an overview of the main effects experienced at EU level and develops eight case studies (Spain, Denmark, France, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Portugal and Bulgaria). The research also provides conclusions and policy recommendations to strengthen the sector’s resilience to shocks, and to address current vulnerabilities in view of potential similar events. The study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, at the request of the PECH Committee.
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Cogea: Alessandro PITITTO, Diletta RAINONE, Valentina SANNINO; AND International: Tanguy CHEVER, Lucas HERRY, Sibylle PARANT, Safa SOUIDI; CETMAR: Marta BALLESTEROS, Rosa CHAPELA, José L. SANTIAGO
Marketing standards for fishery and aquaculture products: Revision of Regulation (EC) No1379/2013
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The marketing standards for fishery and aquaculture products are covered by the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation (regulation 1379/2013), one of the pillars of EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The marketing standards for FAPs have remained unchanged for more than 20 years and in 2018 they were submitted to an evaluation process by the European Commission. The expected outcome is the release of a new legislative proposal by the first half of 2021, in line with the European Commission's Farm to Fork strategy.
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Alina Ileana DINU
RESEARCH FOR PECH COMMITTEE: Impact of the use of offshore wind and other marine renewables on European fisheries
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The study provides an overview of general impacts of the development of offshore wind farms and other marine renewables on the European fishing sector. It further highlights pathways for possible co-existence solutions of both sectors, a description of best practice examples and lessons learnt, the identification of research gaps and last but not least the presentation of policy recommendations.
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Vanessa STELZENMÜLLER, Antje GIMPEL, Jonas LETSCHERT, Casper KRAAN, Ralf DÖRING
RESEARCH FOR PECH COMMITTEE: Impact of the use of offshore wind and other marine renewables on European fisheries
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The study provides an overview of general impacts of the development of offshore wind farms and other marine renewables on the European fishing sector. It further highlights pathways for possible co-existence solutions of both sectors, a description of best practice examples and lessons learnt, the identification of research gaps and last but not least the presentation of policy recommendations.
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Vanessa STELZENMÜLLER, Antje GIMPEL, Jonas LETSCHERT, Casper KRAAN, Ralf DÖRING
Commitments made at the hearings of the Commissioners-designate - von der Leyen Commission 2019-2024
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At a Glance
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This document provides links to all Briefings produced by the Policy Departments of the Directorate-General for Internal Policies and of the Directorate-General for External Policies of the European Parliament, with salient points and essential commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners-designates at their respective hearings before the European Parliament, in September-November 2019 and in October 2020. For an exhaustive list of all commitments made and positions taken by the candidates, the full verbatim report of each public hearing is available on the dedicated hearings website of the European Parliament, as are the written questions and answers.
Research for PECH Committee – Implementation of the current EU fisheries control system by Member States (2014-19)
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This study assesses the implementation of the EU fisheries control system under the current Regulation (EC) No 1244/2009. It focuses on the infringement procedures, sanctions and the application of the point system for serious infringements by Member States from 2014 to 2019. The research shows results based on interviews and survey replies by 17 out of 22 coastal Member States. And it presents case studies for the following seven countries: Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania and Spain.
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Blomeyer & Sanz: Margarita SANZ, Kim STOBBERUP, Roland BLOMEYER
Research for PECH Committee - Seafood Industry Integration in all EU Member States with a coastline
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This study researched the drivers and mechanisms of both structural and non-structural horizontal and vertical integration in the seafood industry in all Member States with a coastline. The objective of the study was to identify trends among the Member States. The observed trends generally fall into three broad, inter-linked categories: regulatory environment, natural resources and firm performance.
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Ward Warmerdam, Barbara Kuepper, Jeroen Walstra, Mara Werkman, Milena Levicharova, Linnea Wikström, Daniel Skerrit, Laura Enthoven, Robin Davies
Commitments made at the hearings of the Commissioners-designate - von der Leyen Commission 2019-2024
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Briefing
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This document is a compilation of all Briefings produced by the Policy Departments of the Directorate-General for Internal Policies and of the Directorate-General for External Policies of the European Parliament, with salient points and essential commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners-designates at their respective hearings before the European Parliament, in September-November 2019 and in October 2020. For an exhaustive list of all commitments made and positions taken by the candidates, the full verbatim report of each public hearing is available on the dedicated hearings website of the European Parliament, as are the written questions and answers.
Commitments made at the hearing of Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, Commissioner-designate - Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
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The commissioner-designate, Virginijus Sinkevičius, appeared before the European Parliament on 3 October 2019 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committees on ENVI and PECH. During the hearing, he made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to his portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to him by Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission, including conserving Europe’s natural environment and prosperous and sustainable fishing and a thriving blue economy.
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Marcus Ernst Gerhard BREUER, Zsuzsanna LAKY
Research for PECH Committee - EU fisheries policy – latest developments and future challenges
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This study examines the latest developments of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in the fields of fisheries management, Common Market Organisation (CMO) and its external dimension. It also discusses the potential challenges that the EU fisheries policy might be facing in the near future. The present research contains ten case studies and concludes with possible solutions and recommendations to address some of the sector’s forthcoming challenges.
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AZTI: Martín ARANDA, Raúl PRELLEZO, Marina SANTURTÚN; DTU Aqua: Clara ULRICH; Université de Brest: Bertrand LE GALLIC; FishFix: Lisa BORGES; SAKANA Consultants: Sébastien METZ.