EU Islands and Cohesion Policy Report

by name voted on 07.06.2022

Summary

A call for a dedicated European strategy and 'Islands Pact' to support EU islands in overcoming structural challenges like insularity, climate change, and economic vulnerability.

9 07.06.2022

Other

energy

economy

transport

environment

civil service

social policy

administrative law

public administration

business and competition

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

Recognition of insularity as a permanent structural handicap that requires specific EU attention and dedicated strategies.
The need for an 'Islands Pact' and a European action plan to address the diverse needs of island communities.
The call to utilize existing legal frameworks to ensure islands receive appropriate attention in EU policy.
Promotion of energy autonomy through renewable sources like tidal and green hydrogen to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

33 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR

Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR

S&D

1:09 min

18. EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)

Annalisa TARDINO

Annalisa TARDINO

ID

1:31 min

18. EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on EU islands and cohesion policy: current situation and future challenges EU Islands and cohesion policy

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