Summary
The European Parliament approves a new four-year fisheries agreement with Mauritania, providing EU vessels access to fishing grounds in exchange for financial support and sustainable development aid. 10 02.06.2016
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economy
environment
social policy
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
In force from 16/11/2015 Out of force from 31/12/2019
- The fisheries partnership with Mauritania is renewed for a period of four years.
- Specific fishing quotas are allocated to various vessel types, including tuna seiners and freezer trawlers.
- The European Union will pay an annual access fee of 55 million euros.
- An additional 4.125 million euros per year is provided to support Mauritania's sustainable fishing policies and environmental protection.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years
EU-Mauritania fisheries partnership agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution ***
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