12 Amendments of Raffaele STANCANELLI related to 2019/2028(BUD)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that important efforts have been made up to now to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. Although knowledge has improved, we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that Union funds must therefore be increased for both international and Member States’ scientific research organisations to further improve the evaluation of stocks.
Amendment 14 #
3. Points out that more than half of the Union’s supply of fisheries products come from international waters and/or the exclusive economic zones of third countries; considers that adequate and reliable budgetary provisions must be calculated in the annual budget for 2020 in order to comply with the international fisheries agreement obligations and developing the Union's participation in regional fisheries management organisations.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that special importance should be granted in the 2020 budget to the financial resources designated to help the fleet to a smooth implementation of the landing obligation schemes.comply fully and more easily with landing obligation provisions, all of which are now in force;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the importance of coastal andfunding for small artisanal fleet emphasises that sectors that represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and employ nearly half of all employmentthose working in the fisheries sector; notes that operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are dependent on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income.calls for an increase in funding earmarked for these activities;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and Member States to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism, and help them to add more value to their fishing activities. by providing the necessary incentives for example;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. RemarksEmphasises strongly that the adoption of the currentnew multiannual plans and the implementation of new technical meas(MAP), accompanied by restrictions for the protection of fisheries resources to contribute to achieving fishing at sustainable levels requires a robust control policy supported by adequate funds.(e.g. reduction of fishing days, geographical and temporal limitations etc.), requires significant injections of funding to keep undertakings afloat and prevent job losses;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the vital importance of social and economic measures to accompany management decisions to curtail fishing activities, so as to maintain adequate levels of sustainability;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. HighlightsPoints out that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the CFP; points out that this should be reflected in its budget. and that funding should accordingly be maintained at current levels;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the Union which will have a certain impact on the implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF; points out that “Brexit” means that the utmost importance needs to be given to the establishment of a new financial budgetary framework for the period 2021- 2027; considers that a higher degree of additional flexibilityconsiders that greater flexibility of the Union budget, accompanied by adequate support measures to offset the adverse impact of Brexit ofn the Union budget ifisheries nsecessary to cope with the new situation.tor will accordingly be necessary;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. HighlightNotes that, six years after the adoption of the current Fund, the level of implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF is still very low and that Commission and Member States must speed upit is therefore necessary to simplify the marranagements and control processes and alleviate the administrative burdenss much as possible, while maintaining effective control over public expenditure to ensure appropriate and timely benefits to the sector. and implement the CFP more effectively;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Draws attention to the need to step up funding for the Advisory Councils, given their greater commitment under Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 to regionalisation policies, which are figuring more prominently in the multiannual management plans, as well as in the new regulation on 'technical measures';
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recalls the role played fishermen as 'guardians of the sea' and calls on the Commission to earmark adequate funding for measures to promote a combination of fishing and environmental conservation activities such as collecting plastics at sea, taking water samples or having researchers on board, thereby further reducing the impact on stocks;