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Amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on certain measures for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing

Passed by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted its position on the law.

For
681
Against
4
Abstained
4

roll-call vote at 13:21 · 99% of votes cast in favour

Committee report by Thomas Bajada · · Report A-10-2025-0070

AI:What this decision does

The regulation updates EU rules on measures against countries allowing non-sustainable fishing, aiming to strengthen sustainable fish stock management.§1: source passage in the text Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, endorsing amendments to improve accountability and the role of regional fisheries management organisations.§1: source passage in the text§2: source passage in the text The amendments also introduce a definition of "best available scientific advice" and aim to counter unreasonable demands from third countries.§2: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR, Patriots, ESN

  • The Left For 42 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 47
  • Greens For 51 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 54
  • S&D For 129 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 137
  • Renew For 74 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 76
  • EPP For 176 for, 1 against, 0 abstainedof 193
  • ECR For 78 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 79
  • Patriots For 81 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 90
  • ESN For 25 for, 1 against, 1 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 25 for, 2 against, 3 abstainedof 30

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3 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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