22 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2022/2188(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Heading Five (Fisheries) of Part Two of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement2 (TCA) recognises the importance of conserving and sustainably managing marine biological resources and ecosystems on the basis of the best available scientific advice, as well as the importance of promoting responsible and sustainable fishing and aquaculture activities, good fisheries governance and the role of trade in achieving these objectives; _________________ 2 Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. OJ L 149, 30.4.2021, p. 10.
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the Political Agreement of 25 November 2018 between the European Commission, the European Council and the Kingdom of Spain,
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Protocol on access to waters, appended to the TCA as Annex 38, provides for an 'adjustment period' from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2026, during which each Party will grant full access to the other Party's vessels to its waters to fish the species listed therein; whereas after this date, reciprocal access to waters and fisheries resources will be the subject of annual negotiations between the Union and the United Kingdom;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the energy-related provisions of the TCA are also applicable until 30 June 2026, however the Association Council may extend them until 31 March 2027 and annually thereafter;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the recommendation of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly adopted on 4 July 2023 on EU-UK common effort to support Ukraine and effective cooperation on sanctions,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
– having regard to the recommendation of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly adopted on 8 November 2022 on energy cooperation between the UK and the EU,
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas the lack of a regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO) in the Southern Atlantic (FAO fishing area 41) is detrimental to the interests of the Union's fleet operating in that fishery zone, particularly in light of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which was adopted at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) on 17 June 2022, and in light of the High Seas Treaty, which was finalised by the delegates of the International Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction on 5 March 2023;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Withdrawal Agreement and the TCA constitute a common framework for the UK’s relationship with the EU; whereas both agreements have been agreed on and ratified by the EU and the UK and are legally binding treaties under international law; whereas the relationship between the EU and the UK must be based on full respect for and effective application of those international commitments;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the full impact of Brexit is not yet fully known, not least because the full implementation of the TCA in relation to fisheries is still ongoing and will only be completed after the transition period ends on 30 June 2026; highlights that issues are still emerging; agrees with the European Commission's implementation report that 'certain challenges remain', such as the implementation of the electricity trading arrangements or the full and correct implementation of the provisions on fisheries;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the conclusion of the Windsor Framework providesopens a new chapter in relations between the EU and the UK withand offers the UK the opportunity to move forward with the implementation of the TCA and to have a positive and stable relationship;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take all the necessary measures to ensure that reciprocal access to waters and fisheries resources is maintained after 30 June 2026 and that there are no further quota reductions for EU fishers; calls for the exchange of fishing quotas between the parties to be streamlined and manageable for the sector; urges the Commission to keep all negotiation channels with the UK open in order to find stable, lasting solutions that are beneficial to both parties, to provide stable and predictable conditions for fishers and the fishing sector as a whole and to cover the time period beyond 2026; recalls the coinciding periods of validity of the TCA provisions on energy and on reciprocal access to waters and fisheries resources and notes the implicit link between these two sectoral domains in the Agreement;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU and the UK share common values and security interests, both in the immediate European neighbourhood and globally; whereas closer cooperation on foreign and defence policy would be mutually beneficial;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Reiterates that reciprocal, continued access to waters and fisheries resources must be considered as a key part of relations between the Union and the United Kingdom and must, therefore, be dealt with in conjunction with the numerous issues relating to trade and access to the internal market;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls that, should the United Kingdom decide at the end of the adjustment period to limit the Union's fishing vessels' access to British waters, the Union would be able to take measures to protect its interests; recalls that, in accordance with the TCA itself, these measures include the re-establishment of tariffs or quotas on imports the United Kingdom's fish imports or the suspension of other parts of the TCA, should there be a risk of serious economic or social difficulties for the Union's fishing communities; stresses that, in this regard, the Union should consider linking the United Kingdom's access to the European electricity market with the Union's access to British waters and fisheries resources;
Amendment 26 #
3. Is deeply concerned by the Retained EU Law Bill, which, if adopted, could bring about a number of negative consequences that could lead to uncertainty for businesses and stakeholders on both sides of the Channel and would undermine workers’ rights in the UK; stresses the need to study its impact closely and take measures that may mitigate its adverse effects;
Amendment 38 #
7a. urges the Parties of the TCA to strengthen efforts to promote sustainable fishing and good fisheries governance internationally, by promoting the establishment of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO); in particular, urges the Commission to cooperate with the British authorities and with the other parties involved as regards establishing an RFMO in the Southern Atlantic;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the United Kingdom to refrain from imposing any discriminatory technical measures; reiterates its deep concern that the United Kingdom could unjustifiably depart from EU regulations on technical measures and other related EU environmental legislation, thus imposing de facto limitations on some European fishing vessels’ access to UK waters, making fishing unduly burdensome; stresses the role of the Specialised Committee on Fisheries in seeking a common approach on technical measures and in discussing any measures of which one Party may give notice to the other; recalls that the Trade and Cooperation Agreement obliges each Party to precisely justify the non- discriminatory nature of any measures in this area and the need to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, on the basis of scientifically verifiable data; calls on the Commission to be particularly vigilant that these conditions are complied with and to strongly respond if the United Kingdom were to act in a discriminatory manner;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Welcomes that both the European Union and the United Kingdom are members of the IUU Fishing Action Alliance, established in June 2022 to stimulate ambition and action in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing at international level;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Regrets that the TCA does not include provisions on cooperation in foreign policy and defence owing mainly to the UK's reluctance in this regard; highlights the need to intensify the dialogue with the UK on possible avenues for structuring future cooperation and coordination on foreign, security and defence policy, in line with the provisions of the political declaration and including in the framework of the EU-NATO partnership, the United Nations, the European Political Community (EPC) and other international forums; underlines the importance of coordinating sanctions regimes;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the smooth cooperation between the EU and the UK with regard to sanctions against Russia; calls for further enforcement of sanctions to be stepped up again; welcomes the joint trips to third countries by representatives of the EU and the UK with a view to the effective implementation of sanctions;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Hopes that the EU and the UK will work closely and in a coordinated manner to repair and rebuild Ukraine; calls on the authorities of both countries to work together on any use of frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine;