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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security

Report by Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Adopted 467 for · 92 against · 44 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position that aquatic food products entering the EU should meet the same or equivalent standards required of EU fishers and producers, to avoid unfair competition and artificially lowered prices.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 368 for · 172 against · 69 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:Parliament also welcomes the aim of the forthcoming Ocean Act to bring all ocean-related targets together in one legislative act.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

Report by Thomas Bajada ·

Passed 559 for · 48 against · 62 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area

Report by Željana Zovko ·

Passed 580 for · 51 against · 39 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament is considering a proposal to amend an existing European Union regulation on certain provisions for fishing in the area covered by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 21 May 2026

The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

Report by Isabella Lövin

Adopted 337 for · 178 against · 44 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The resolution sets out immediate actions within current rules, steps to improve scientific advice, and a new management approach requiring legal changes to the Baltic MAP.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 20 May 2026

EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol

Report by Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez ·

Consent given 476 for · 101 against · 74 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels in Cook Islands' waters and provides an annual financial contribution to support the islands' fisheries policy.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 20 May 2026

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

Report by Nora Junco García ·

Consent given 545 for · 89 against · 15 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000.

Climate & environment, Resolution, 20 May 2026

The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins

Report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Adopted 518 for · 31 against · 102 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text finds uneven implementation, limited benefits for fisheries, and calls for better stakeholder engagement, data, and cross-border cooperation.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 28 Apr 2026

The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture

Report by Željana Zovko

Adopted 430 for · 107 against · 115 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted the text as its official position, endorsing a call for the EU to lead international ocean governance and strengthen cooperation with partners.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 10 Mar 2026

Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies

Report by André Franqueira Rodrigues

Adopted 528 for · 21 against · 62 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text urges the Commission and member states to prioritise conservation of sensitive species through robust fisheries management and full implementation of marine protected area goals.