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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, Objection to a Commission measure, 17 Jun 2026

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Catches of porpoise in the Baltic Sea

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 223 for · 327 against · 24 abstained by a clear majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The Commission proposed a delegated regulation adding monitoring and reporting duties for small fishing vessels to cut accidental catches of Baltic Proper harbour porpoises.

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.

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 8 Oct 2025

EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029

Report by Ton Diepeveen ·

Consent given 520 for · 97 against · 12 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The Protocol sets an annual EU contribution of €740,000, with €305,000 for access rights and €435,000 for sectoral support, and authorizes 25 tuna purse seiners and 7 surface longliners to fish in Côte d’Ivoire’s waters.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 9 Jul 2025

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

Report by Thomas Bajada ·

Passed 681 for · 4 against · 4 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The regulation updates EU rules on measures against countries allowing non-sustainable fishing, aiming to strengthen sustainable fish stock management.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 8 Jul 2025

EU-Greenland and Denmark Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: Implementing Protocol 2025-2030

Report by Emma Fourreau ·

Consent given 616 for · 29 against · 36 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:In return, the EU pays an annual financial contribution of EUR 17 296 857, covering access rights and support for Greenland's fisheries policy.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 2 Apr 2025

Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

Report by Eric Sargiacomo ·

Consent given 518 for · 104 against · 61 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The protocol lets EU vessels fish for tuna, cephalopods, shrimps and demersal species in Guinea-Bissau waters.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 2 Apr 2025

Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029) (Resolution)

Report by Eric Sargiacomo

Adopted 605 for · 68 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The resolution is Parliament's official position, accompanying its consent to the protocol, and includes recommendations for the Commission to consider during implementation.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 11 Feb 2025

Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

Committee report ·

Consent given 507 for · 76 against · 16 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:In return, the EU will pay Cabo Verde an annual financial contribution of 780,000 euros, partly for access to fishing resources and partly to support the development of Cabo Verde's fisheries sector.