Summary
The report recommends approving a seven-year agreement between the EU and the Cook Islands to promote sustainable fishing. It provides fishing access for EU vessels in exchange for financial support for the Cook Islands' fisheries sector. 10 20.05.2026
Report
economy
fisheries
environment
international relations
Key points
In force from 01/01/2025 Out of force from 31/12/2032
- Renewal of the sustainable fisheries partnership between the European Union and the Cook Islands for a seven-year period spanning 2025 to 2032.
- Granting fishing opportunities for four tuna purse seiners for 40 fishing days per year within the Cook Islands' fishing zone.
- Provision of an annual financial contribution totaling 460,000 EUR, which includes access fees and support for local fisheries policy development.
- The conclusion of this agreement is subject to the standard European Union consent procedure.
Vote
PPE (183)
S&D (136)
PfE (85)
ECR (81)
Renew (77)
Verts/ALE (53)
The Left (45)
NI (30)
ESN (27)
Total
476 In favor101 Against74 Abstained66 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 Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
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 Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
DRAFT OPINION on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
OPINION on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
EU–Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol
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