12 Amendments of Luke Ming FLANAGAN related to 2023/2049(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be doneconsiders that concrete and binding measures are needed to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal and island communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition that PMPs are key in helping to achieve the objectives assigned to the CMO by Article 35 of the CFP Regulation and that a strong presence of well- functioning POs is a decisive factor in the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities and in strengthening the weight of primary producers in relation to the processing industry or retailers; notes, however, that the inconsistent financial support across national authorities for the implementation of PMPs by POs of small scale coastal fishers creates ongoing challenges to the proper functioning of POs of small scale coastal fishers and to ensuring a level playing field and does not deliver on the Commission’s commitment that the corollary of POs’ obligations with regard to implementing the CFP objectives is privileged access to financial support;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Considers that the Commission’s approach of raising awareness of the many reasons why proper financing is important is not sufficient to reduce disparities across national authorities in financing the implementation of PMPs and the day-to-day functioning of POs of small scale coastal and island communities and that this creates an inequitable PO system which undermines the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls for an updated and strengthened Commission staff guidance document which reflects the importance, and diversity and specific characteristics of the small scale fishery sector; notes that measures ensuring the accessibility of financial support for POs of small scale coastal and island fishers in relation to the implementation of their PMPs and the day-to day functioning of their POs are essential to achieve the objectives of the CMO and of the CFP and for the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Calls for concrete measures to ensure fair access to markets and sustainable food systems for small scale coastal and island fishers and gender and youth inclusive policies for present and future fishing communities.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that properly functioning POs generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs organising small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in particular; notes also that there are significant financial impediments to the day-to-day functioning of the POs of small scale coastal and island communities; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for Member States and the European Commission to work proactively to remove barriers to PO recognition for small scale producers, through concrete measures such as the provision of legal structure and administrative templates, domain expert mentoring, organisational capacity building, access to adequate advance and operational financing and, achievable PO recognition criteria suited to the specific characteristics of the small scale sector;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for Member States and the European Commission to recognise that economic activity should not be the primary criterion for PO recognition given the social and cultural importance of small-scale low impact fisheries;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes that, since financial support to PMPs is not mandatory under the EMFAF Regulation, and since there is currently inconsistent financial support across national authorities for the implementation of production and marketing plans, this raises increased concern around level-playing-field issues for POs that must abide by the same CMO rules.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the Commission to initiate more effective measures to eliminate barriers for POs to fully deliver on their missions by addressing the difficulties for small scale coastal and island fisheries POs regarding differential treatment by national administrations, be it in terms of PO recognition, day-to-day financing, administrative support or eligibility of measures.
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition that the funding and creation of structures to share the and organise the financial support of transnational professional organisations is a key issue; notes that this is particularly pertinent to the diverse small scale coastal fisheries sector which constitutes the majority of the EU fleet;