Summary
The European Parliament is asked to approve a new four-year fisheries protocol with São Tomé and Príncipe. This agreement provides EU vessels access to fishing waters in exchange for financial support for sustainable fisheries management. 10 20.05.2026
Report
fisheries
environment
social policy
public administration
international relations
Key points
In force from 06/10/2025 Out of force from 06/10/2029
- The agreement renews the fisheries partnership for a four-year period from 2025 to 2029.
- EU fishing vessels are granted access to catch up to 6,500 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species annually.
- The conclusion of this agreement is based on specific legal provisions within the European Union treaties.
- The EU will provide an annual financial contribution of €825,000 to support sustainable fisheries management and local communities.
Vote
PPE (182)
S&D (135)
PfE (85)
ECR (82)
Renew (78)
Verts/ALE (52)
The Left (45)
NI (29)
ESN (27)
Total
544 In favor89 Against15 Abstained67 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
PfE
ECR
Renew
Verts/ALE
The Left
NI
ESN
Total
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (2025–2029)
BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2025–2029) on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (2025–2029)
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (2025–2029)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (2025–2029)
OPINION on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (2025–2029)
EC–São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol
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