Summary
The European Parliament gives its consent to allow Venezuelan fishing vessels to operate in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana, supporting local jobs and industry while ensuring compliance with EU regulations. 10 19.09.2015
Other
economy
fisheries
public administration
international relations
Key points
- Granting of fishing opportunities to Venezuelan vessels in EU waters near French Guiana.
- Support for the socio-economic stability and employment in the French Guiana region through local landing requirements.
- Formalization of a legal framework following a ruling by the European Court of Justice regarding the necessity of parliamentary consent.
- Implementation of strict monitoring, including vessel tracking and catch reporting requirements to ensure compliance with EU law.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Declaration on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana
Fishing opportunities in EU waters for fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela off the coast of French Guiana ***
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