EU-Cook Islands Fisheries Protocol Approval

by name voted on 05.07.2022

Summary

The European Parliament has approved a new three-year protocol to implement the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Cook Islands. This agreement ensures continued access for EU fishing vessels while supporting local sustainable fishing development.

9 05.07.2022

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economy

fisheries

environment

international relations

Key points

Approval of a new three-year fisheries protocol between the EU and the Cook Islands.
Access for four EU vessels to fish for tuna for up to 100 days per year, with an option for 110 additional days.
Total annual financial contribution of 700,000 euros from the EU.
Allocation of funds into two equal parts: fishing access fees and sectoral development support.

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Documents (PDFs)

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands EU/Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementation protocol ***

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