Summary
The European Parliament recommends approving a new sustainable fisheries agreement with the Seychelles for 2020-2026. The deal allows EU vessels to fish for tuna in exchange for annual financial and technical support to promote sustainable fishing practices. 9 08.12.2020
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economy
fisheries
environment
international relations
Key points
- The agreement establishes a partnership between the EU and the Seychelles for a six-year period from 2020 to 2026.
- The EU will provide an annual financial contribution of 5.3 million euros to support the Seychelles' fisheries sector and resource access.
- Fishing opportunities are granted to 40 tuna purse seine vessels and 8 surface longliners.
- A significant portion of the funding is dedicated to improving fisheries monitoring, control, and the fight against illegal fishing.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles and its implementing protocol (2020-2026)
EU/Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementation. Protocol (2020-2026) ***
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