Activities of Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK related to 2023/2030(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel
Amendments (7)
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the important role that eel fisheries play in society, with eel fishing being both a socio-economic activity and a cultural, centuries-old tradition; considers that eel fishing has reduced significantly in the past decade; calls on the Commission and the Member States to refrain as much as possible from placing further restrictions on fisheries; underlines that fishers and recreational fishers have an important role to play as guardians and ‘eyes and ears’, while a full closure of fisheries could lead to more illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; points out that eel fisheries carry out a small-scale, artisanal activity and are often located in remote areas, where fishers play an important environmental and social role;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reaffirms that restocking is one of the recovery measures listed under Article 2(8) of the Eel Regulation; is of the view that restocking is a necessary measure until the problem of migration barriers is solved adequately; calls on the Member States to continue the practice of restocking; highlights the fact that, although the contribution of restocking to stock recovery at an international level cannot be ascertained, it can have positive effects at local and regional level; is of the opinion that restocking is a way of spreading and limiting risks for the recovery of the stock, considering the increasing drought that is causing problems in rivers throughout Europe; points out, furthermore, that catches for restocking are relatively low (2- 3 % of all glass eels); stresses that legal glass eel catches are crucial for the European aquaculture sector and recognises the important role of aquaculture in restocking;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to give flexibility to fishers in determining the most suitable periods to fish, which can differ per country; encourages the Member States nonetheless, in this regard, to opt for fishing periods that are coordinated with neighbouring Member States and to consider, in consultation with fishers, the use of quota systems, in order to keep fishing at responsible levels; highlights that one of the advantages of a quota system would be that it enables fishers to choose to fish at times when it is commercially interesting to do so, while limiting catches to a responsible level; adds that this could contribute to preventing overfishing;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to remove obsolete dams and other barriers as a matter of urgency so as to secure migration routes;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the fact that migration measures should be implemented in a coordinated way, and on a transnational basis, with a view to other barriers upstream or downstream along the same migration route;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the Member States also to take measures against other anthropogenic mortality factors, such as pollution and parasite, parasites and predators;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the fact that improved transparency and traceability for caught glass eels is an important way of combating IUU practices and that certification schemes such as the SEG Standard are an important tool to ensure the legality of catches; calls on the Member States to make public their restocking plans so that illegal trade flows of glass eels can be better identified and targeted;