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opinion parliamentary committee, 20 August 2026

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034 and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509

Document PECH-AD-785489 · (COM(2025)0565 – C100179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD))

Committee on Fisheries · Rapporteur: André Franqueira Rodrigues

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The Commission proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034), notably through the establishment of the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP), represents a profound restructuring of the way Union policies are financed and implemented. By integrating fisheries and aquaculture into a single, largely flexible national envelope, the proposal risks weakening the visibility, coherence and effectiveness of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), which remains an exclusive competence of the Union.

Fisheries and aquaculture are essential for the Union’s food security, strategic autonomy and territorial cohesion. The sector supports coastal, island and outermost regions, sustains local economies and contributes to the Union’s resilience in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical context. However, the Commission proposal significantly reduces the guaranteed level of funding compared to the current European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), while leaving allocation decisions largely to Member States. This creates a real risk that fisheries and aquaculture will be deprioritised at national level. The absence of clear earmarking in other instruments further undermines the predictability and long-term investment capacity of the sector.

Against this background, this opinion seeks to safeguard the integrity of the CFP while working within the overall architecture proposed by the Commission. It calls for the establishment of a clear, meaningful and identifiable minimum allocation for fisheries and aquaculture, ensuring continuity with the Union’s current capacity for intervention and preventing a de facto renationalisation of a common European policy.

A central element of this approach is to restore legal coherence in the legislative framework. Several provisions currently included in the NRPP Regulation—particularly those defining sector-specific interventions, requirements and implementation rules—are more appropriately placed within the CFP Regulation. The amendments accompanying this opinion therefore identify, through the use of square brackets, the provisions that should ultimately be transferred to the sectorial regulation during the legislative process.

The opinion also addresses key structural needs of the sector. Particular attention is given to the outermost regions, in line with Article 349 TFEU, which are highly dependent on fisheries and aquaculture and face permanent structural constraints. It is therefore essential to ensure dedicated envelopes and targeted support for these regions within the future framework.

Furthermore, the opinion introduces the possibility of vessel succession as an eligible measure, recognising the importance of generational renewal and the need to maintain viable and modern fleets. It also calls for the inclusion of crisis payments for fisheries and aquaculture, mirroring instruments available in other sectors, to ensure that the sector can respond effectively to economic shocks, market disruptions and environmental challenges.

Overall, the rapporteur’s position is guided by a clear objective: simplification and flexibility must not come at the expense of the Common Fisheries Policy. Fisheries and aquaculture must remain fully recognised, adequately funded and governed as core components of the Union’s strategic priorities, with clear rules, sufficient resources and a strong sectorial identity.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on Fisheries submits the following to the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Regional Development and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, as the committees responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

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Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(7) The Union needs to achieve its objectives within a challenging economic, social and demographic context including persisting regional and territorial disparities, the impacts of climate change and challenges related to food security and nature protection, insufficient and uneven progress on the Union’s digital transformation, undermining efforts to strengthen the Union’s digital sovereignty as well as significant economic and social consequences. That is coupled with a challenging geopolitical and geoeconomic context that has an impact on the Union’s defence, security (including economic security) and migration policies. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a more focused, simple and impactful Union budget, to ensure the Union added value and clear alignment between Union financial support and Union policy priorities across all policy areas and management modes and to [continue efforts to] simplify rules on Union financial support.(7) The Union, showing due regard for the principle of subsidiarity and Member State competences, needs to achieve its objectives within a challenging economic, social and demographic context including persisting regional and territorial disparities, the impacts of climate change, the need to ensure food security, nature protection and the competitiveness of the European primary sector, insufficient and uneven progress on the Union’s digital transformation, undermining efforts to strengthen the Union’s digital sovereignty as well as significant economic and social consequences. That is coupled with a challenging geopolitical and geoeconomic context that has an impact on the Union’s defence, security (including economic security) and migration policies. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a more focused, simple and impactful Union budget, to ensure the Union added value and clear alignment between Union financial support and Union policy priorities across all policy areas and management modes and to [continue efforts to] simplify rules on Union financial support, as part of the ongoing efforts to reduce administrative burden.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9) The Union budget, implemented together with the Member States, should, in particular, provide for a strengthened, modernised cohesion and inclusive growth policy contributing to reduce regional disparities across the Union, promoting the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Union, its technological sovereignty, its digital transformation, and its security. This policy should be elaborated in partnership with national, regional and local authorities; and should step up on climate and water resilience and preparedness with an overarching objective for Union action to prepare for growing climate risks. The Union budget should continue to support a CAP that is simpler and targeted that has the right balance between incentives, investment and regulation and ensures that farmers have a fair and sufficient income, attractive for young farmers. The Union budget should ensure the predictability necessary for a common policy that provides income support.(9) The Union budget, implemented together with the Member States should, in particular, provide for a strengthened, modernised cohesion and inclusive growth policy contributing to reduce regional disparities across the Union, promoting the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Union, its technological sovereignty, its digital transformation, and its security, including food security. This policy should be elaborated in partnership with national, regional and local authorities; and should step up on climate, Ocean and water resilience and preparedness with an overarching objective for Union action to prepare for growing climate risks.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9a) The Union budget should continue to support a CAP that is simpler and targeted that has the right balance between incentives, investment and regulation and ensures that farmers have a fair and sufficient income, attractive for young farmers. The Union budget should ensure the predictability necessary for a common policy that provides income support.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9b) The Union budget should continue to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and its objectives through a targeted approach that drives the decarbonisation of the sector, promotes the modernisation and renewal of the fleet, encourages generational renewal, the protection of the marine environment, and fosters improvements in safety and living conditions on board. To this end, it is necessary to ensure an adequate and predictable level of funding that will enable the necessary investments to be made, whilst safeguarding the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the fisheries sector.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(10a) However, such flexibility and simplification should not lead to the nationalisation of European policies or to the centralisation of their management. Multi-level governance and genuine partnership with regional and local authorities should be fully respected, in accordance with the internal constitutional structures of the Member States. Regions should be empowered to lead the design and implementation of the mandatory regional chapters within National and Regional Partnership Plans, and, where applicable, the right of the regions to interact directly with the Commission and to act as managing authorities should be guaranteed. Reform and investment programmes should be agreed at the appropriate level of government.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(11) In accordance with Article 177 TFEU, the European Parliament and the Council are to by means of regulations, define tasks, priority, objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds, which may involve grouping the Funds. To develop a more coordinated, harmonised and effective implementation of Union Funds, this Regulation should provide for the grouping of nationally pre-allocated funds under the European Fund for Economic, Territorial, Social, Rural and Maritime Sustainable Prosperity and Security (‘the Fund’). The Fund should be implemented through National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’) and the Union Facility (‘the Facility’), which aims at increasing flexibility and catering for unforeseen crises and to finance interventions complementing and reinforcing the Plans that require Union-level steer or coordination, as well as evidence-based policy support and additionality to mobilisation of private investment.(11) In accordance with Article 177 TFEU, the European Parliament and the Council are to by means of regulations, define tasks, priority, objectives and the organisation of the Structural Funds, which may involve grouping the Funds. To develop a more coordinated, harmonised and effective implementation of Union Funds, this Regulation should provide for the grouping of nationally pre-allocated funds under the European Fund for Economic, Territorial, Social, Rural and Maritime Sustainable Prosperity and Security (‘the Fund’). The Fund should be implemented through National and Regional Partnership Plans (the ‘NRP Plans’) and the Union Facility (‘the Facility’), which aims at increasing flexibility and catering for unforeseen crises and to finance interventions complementing and reinforcing the Plans that require Union-level steer or coordination, as well as evidence-based policy support and additionality to mobilisation of private investment. In order to prevent fragmentation or renationalisation, the Plans should maintain the European nature of the programmes.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(13b) While flexibility at Union level may be necessary to respond to crises and emerging priorities, it should not lead to an excessive centralisation of resources at Union level. Financial resources allocated to Member States under shared management should remain the primary vehicle for implementing Union policies, including the Common Fisheries Policy, in order to ensure territorial balance, ownership, and effective delivery, in line with the principle of subsidiarity.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(14) The support to Member States, regions and local communities in delivering on Union policy priorities and maximising efficiency maximisation of Union funding should be achieved, through the support for measures of high Union relevance linked to the most pressing challenges affecting Europe. Those challenges should be addressed by pursuing five high level objectives: Europe’s sustainable prosperity across all regions; Europe’s defence capabilities and security; supporting people, strengthening Europe’s societies and Europe’s social model; sustaining Europe’s quality of life; protecting and strengthening democracy, rule of law and upholding Union values.(14) The support to Member States, regions and local communities in delivering on Union policy priorities and maximising efficiency maximisation of Union funding should be achieved, through the support for measures of high Union relevance linked to the most pressing challenges affecting Europe. Those challenges should be addressed by pursuing five high level objectives: Europe’s sustainable prosperity across all regions; Europe’s defence capabilities and security; supporting people, strengthening Europe’s societies and Europe’s social model; supporting the implementation of the CAP and the CFP and sustaining Europe’s quality of life; protecting and strengthening democracy, rule of law and upholding Union values.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security. Ensuring the Union’s security should also encompass the food security dimension, particularly in relation to fishery and aquaculture products. These measures should be implemented in full compliance with international law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including the protection of the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of Member States over their maritime zones.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers, fishers and aquaculture producers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP and the CFP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural and coastal areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’, fishers’ and aquaculture producers' preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, fostering generational renewal, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas and outermost regions, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, as well as supporting safe and improved liveability on board, decarbonisation, modernisation and fleet renewal, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed ocean. They should also support interventions aiming at coordinating the Union’s policies to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. They should also actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, eliminating marine and land-based pollution, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including water and soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, by promoting and facilitating meaningful participation of various groups of stakeholders throughout the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of plans, including by means of involvement of relevant environmental, economic and social partners and associations representing civil society, including small-scale and recreational fishers and innovative businesses, thereby promoting diversity of innovative approaches, reinforcing public engagement, trust between various stakeholders, and ownership, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources including its fish populations, and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 29

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(29) Each Member State should submit to the Commission a NRP Plan, as a rule, by 31 January 2028 so that it can be given careful and timely consideration. To ensure fast implementation of the Fund, Member States should be able to submit a draft NRP Plan from June 2027. Member States should design and implement the NRP Plans in partnership with local and regional authorities, economic, social and rural partners and civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with the national legal framework and the rules set out in this Regulation. The NRP Plans should be designed in close cooperation with the Commission, prepared in accordance with the template provided and made publicly available following their adoption by the Council on the basis of the Commission’s assessment and proposal for a Council implementing decision. In line with current arrangements, Member States will have the possibility to include regional and territorial chapters in their NRP Plan and should be required to ensure that regional managing authorities receive regular payments, based on the progress of their respective measures, and an amount at least equivalent to their Union contribution by the end of the period, subject to potential corrections resulting from the implementation of their respective chapter(s). To ensure effective governance of the NRP Plan, Member States should set up monitoring committees for the chapters and a coordinating committee at the level of the NRP Plan.(29) Each Member State should submit to the Commission a NRP Plan, as a rule, by 31 January 2028 so that it can be given careful and timely consideration. To ensure fast implementation of the Fund, Member States should be able to submit a draft NRP Plan from June 2027. Member States should design and implement the NRP Plans in partnership with local and regional authorities, economic, social, rural, fisheries, aquaculture, coastal and island community partners and civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with the national legal framework and the rules set out in this Regulation. The NRP Plans should be designed in close cooperation with the Commission, prepared in accordance with the template provided and made publicly available following their adoption by the Council on the basis of the Commission’s assessment and proposal for a Council implementing decision. In line with current arrangements, Member States should include regional and territorial chapters in their NRP Plan in accordance with their institutional frameworks, and should be required to ensure that regional managing authorities receive regular payments, based on the progress of their respective measures, and an amount at least equivalent to their Union contribution by the end of the period, subject to potential corrections resulting from the implementation of their respective chapter(s). To ensure effective governance of the NRP Plan, Member States should set up monitoring committees for the chapters and a coordinating committee at the level of the NRP Plan.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 30

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(30) In order to ensure the national ownership, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission NRP Plans that are duly reasoned and substantiated. The NRP Plans should detail how it represents a comprehensive contribution to all objectives of the Fund, taking into account the specific national, regional and territorial challenges of the Member State concerned. It should also include an explanation of how it contributes to effectively addressing the relevant country-specific challenges identified, inter alia, in the context of the European Semester and other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission related to the objectives supported by the Fund, and how it contributes to the completion of the internal market, notably by including reforms, investments and other interventions with a cross-border, transnational or multi-country dimension. To strengthen Union competitiveness in strategically important sectors while ensuring that the level playing field is not compromised, the NRP Plans should include cross-border and multi-country projects, in particular Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) focusing on either research, development, innovation or first industrial deployment or on the construction of important infrastructure open for third party use, taking into account, in particular, the analyses provided in the latest Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report. Member States should concentrate resources under their Plans on reducing economic social and territorial disparities, in particular in less developed regions. They should also support generational renewal and social measures and thriving fisheries and aquaculture production.(30) In order to ensure the national ownership, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission NRP Plans that are duly reasoned and substantiated. The NRP Plans should detail how it represents a comprehensive contribution to all objectives of the Fund, taking into account the specific national, regional and territorial challenges of the Member State concerned. It should also include an explanation of how it contributes to effectively addressing the relevant country-specific challenges identified, inter alia, in the context of the European Semester and other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission related to the objectives supported by the Fund, and how it contributes to the completion of the internal market, notably by including reforms, investments and other interventions with a cross-border, transnational or multi-country dimension. To strengthen Union competitiveness in strategically important sectors while ensuring that the level playing field is not compromised, the NRP Plans should include cross-border and multi-country projects, in particular Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) focusing on either research, development, innovation or first industrial deployment or on the construction of important infrastructure open for third party use, taking into account, in particular, the analyses provided in the latest Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report. Member States should concentrate resources under their Plans on reducing economic social and territorial disparities, in particular in less developed and outermost regions. They should also support generational renewal and social measures and thriving coastal communities, fisheries and aquaculture production.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 31

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(31) The Plan should ensure complementarity and synergies between different measures supporting different policy areas and targeting different groups of beneficiaries. This is particularly important to offer a comprehensive policy response to develop thriving rural and coastal areas and ensure vibrant agricultural and fisheries sectors. Member States are in particular encouraged to promote such synergies in the design of the measures and chapters and in the application of the cofinancing rates. For measures supporting basic services and infrastructure in rural and coastal areas as well as rural and coastal businesses, Member States should developed an integrated planning to ensure that rural and coastal communities have access to finance through appropriate mechanisms, including policy actions to specific; mechanisms and governance structures to coordinate the programming and implementation of EU, national, regional and local policies, the programming of locally and regionally integrated funding approaches, taking into account the specific context and capacities of the target beneficiaries, the creation of capacity building targeting both the administrations and the beneficiaries. The NRP Plan should set out the detailed set of measures and arrangements for its monitoring and implementation, including establishing NRP Plan authorities, monitoring and coordinating committee, the estimated costs of those measures and the national contribution and measures to enhance the quality of governance and reinforce the administrative capacity of public administrations. Close cooperation between the Commission, the Member States and their regions should be sought and achieved throughout the process; policy learning and experimentation should be encouraged.(31) The Plan should ensure complementarity and synergies between different measures supporting different policy areas and targeting different groups of beneficiaries. This is particularly important to offer a comprehensive policy response to develop thriving rural and coastal areas and ensure vibrant agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Member States are in particular encouraged to promote such synergies in the design of the measures and chapters and in the application of the cofinancing rates. For measures supporting basic services and infrastructure in rural and coastal areas as well as rural and coastal businesses, Member States should developed an integrated planning to ensure that rural and coastal communities, particularly the outermost regions, have access to finance through appropriate, effective and simple mechanisms; mechanisms and governance structures to coordinate the programming and implementation of EU, national, regional and local policies, the programming of locally and regionally integrated funding approaches, taking into account the specific context and capacities of the target beneficiaries and regions, the creation of capacity building targeting both the administrations and the beneficiaries. The NRP Plan should set out the detailed set of measures and arrangements for its monitoring and implementation, including establishing NRP Plan authorities, monitoring and coordinating committee, the estimated costs of those measures and the national contribution and measures to enhance the quality of governance and reinforce the administrative capacity of public administrations. Close cooperation between the Commission, the Member States and their regions and beneficiaries should be sought and achieved throughout the process; policy learning and experimentation should be encouraged.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(33) To maximise impact and national ownership of Union funding while upholding principles of equity and solidarity, the national contribution to the estimated costs of the different measures of the NRP Plan should reflect the varying levels of economic development of regions in terms of per capita in relation to the EU-27 average. Compliance with this co-financing requirement should be assessed ex ante as part of the approval procedure of the Plan. The additionality of the EU contribution will be monitored by the Commission over the lifetime of the programme.(33) To maximise impact and national ownership of Union funding while upholding principles of equity and solidarity, the national contribution to the estimated costs of the different measures of the NRP Plan should reflect the varying levels of economic development of regions in terms of per capita in relation to the EU-27 average. In the case of funding for CFP measures, the national contribution will be 30 %, regardless of the region in which the expenditure takes place. As an exception to the above, the national contribution rate for compensation for additional costs in the outermost regions will be 0 %. Compliance with this co-financing requirement should be assessed ex ante as part of the approval procedure of the Plan. The additionality of the EU contribution will be monitored by the Commission over the lifetime of the programme.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 39

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(39) An EU Facility should be set-up to complement implementation at national and regional level. The EU Facility should support projects of a transnational dimension, with a high Union added value, which require additional coordination efforts at Union level, as well as evidence-based policy support and which contribute to the objectives set out in this Regulation. It should also help Member States in swiftly addressing urgent and specific needs as a response to a crisis situation, such as a major national or regional natural disaster, and foster repair and recovery in view of increasing resilience following a crisis. It should also cater for uncertainty by providing the Union with additional room for manoeuvre to adjust to emerging priorities at Union level, which require a coordinated response. It should finally provide technical support to Member States to effectively implement the policies covered by this Regulation. In the context of future enlargements, it is essential to ensure that the Union’s legislative and budgetary framework can also effectively accommodate support for the accession of new Member States. In doing so, the Facility should have the possibility to resort to shared, direct or indirect management depending on the type of measure and the most effective course of action.(39) An EU Facility should be set-up to complement implementation at national and regional level. The EU Facility should support projects of a transnational dimension, with a high Union added value, such as integrated LIFE projects, including addressing water resilience and supporting development of functional blue and green infrastructure across regions, which require additional coordination efforts at Union level, as well as evidence-based policy support and which contribute to the objectives set out in this Regulation. It should also help Member States in swiftly addressing urgent and specific needs as a response to a crisis situation, such as a major national or regional natural disaster, and foster repair and recovery in view of increasing resilience following a crisis. It should also cater for uncertainty by providing the Union with additional room for manoeuvre to adjust to emerging priorities at Union level, which require a coordinated response. It should finally provide technical support to Member States to effectively implement the policies covered by this Regulation. In the context of future enlargements, it is essential to ensure that the Union’s legislative and budgetary framework can also effectively accommodate support for the accession of new Member States. In doing so, the Facility should have the possibility to resort to shared, direct or indirect management depending on the type of measure and the most effective course of action.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(41a) A Fisheries Safety Net should be established to stabilise fisheries and aquaculture markets in times of market disturbances. It should be used to address periods and threats of market imbalance, which impact the prices of fisheries and aquaculture products and the costs of inputs in the whole or part of the internal market. In order to safeguard the Union’s strategic autonomy in food supply and ensure food security, the funding allocated for market support through the Fisheries Safety Net should take into account uncertainties in fisheries markets.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 46

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(46) The Common Fisheries Policy and the Union’s maritime policy should contribute to sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, the generational renewal and energy transition of fisheries sustainable aquaculture activities, and processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, sustainable blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, marine knowledge, skilling of blue economy related activities, the resilience of coastal communities and in particular of small-scale coastal fishing, the strengthening of international ocean governance and observation and enabling seas and ocean to be safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed(46) The Common Fisheries Policy and the Union’s maritime policy should contribute to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, the conservation of marine biological resources, the sustainable management of fish stocks, support small-scale coastal fishing, the generational renewal and energy transition of fishery and aquaculture activities, the modernisation, decarbonisation and renewal of the fishing fleet, and processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products and the promotion of their consumption, sustainable blue economy in coastal, island, outermost regions and inland areas, marine knowledge, skilling of blue economy related activities, the resilience of coastal communities and in particular of small-scale coastal fishing, the strengthening of international ocean governance and observation and enabling seas and ocean to be safe, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 46 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(46a) Funding for fisheries and aquaculture should benefit the operation and productive activities of these sectors and should be used to ensure a level playing field within the EU. Therefore, funding used for fisheries control, data collection, scientific advice and technical assistance should not be taken from the ring-fenced amount under shared management.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 46 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(46b) While representing 76 % of the EU fishing fleet, small-scale fishers experience significant difficulties in accessing EU funding. Dedicated administrative support to small-scale fishers should therefore be developed with a view to improve social and territorial cohesion and support the access of those operators to EU funding.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 47

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(47) The outermost regions face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 TFEU and also have specific assets, in particular to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, the concerned Member States should include measures to support each outermost region in their NRP plan to provide for their specific needs and challenges such as food security, housing, transport, water and waste management, energy, education and skills, migration, climate change resilience and adaptation, environmental protection, access to healthcare, energy, transport and digital connectivity and economic development, including a sustainable and diversified blue economy.(47) The outermost regions face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 TFEU and also have specific assets, in particular to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, the concerned Member States should include measures to support each outermost region in their NRP plan, to provide for their specific needs and challenges such as food security, housing, accessibility, water and waste management, energy, education and skills, migration, climate change resilience and adaptation, environmental protection, access to healthcare, energy, transport and digital connectivity and economic development, including a sustainable and diversified fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy. Measures concerning fisheries will be included in Regulation XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy and the European Ocean Pact]. To address the difficulties arising from the outermost nature of these regions, the Member States should take specific measures in the area of fisheries and aquaculture as part of their National Plans, via a dedicated Programme modelled on Regulation No 228/2013 of 13 March 2013.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 48

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(48) The measures should include support for guaranteeing supply of products essential for human consumption or for processing and as agricultural inputs by mitigating the additional costs incurred due to their extreme remoteness and/or insularity, without harming local production and the growth thereof. The measures should also include support for securing the long-term future and development of agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, including the production, processing, marketing and sale of local crops and products, and the diversification of food production, with a particular focus on food security and self-sufficiency, and maintaining and strengthening their competitiveness. In addition, the measures should include support, including compensations, for specific supply arrangements for agriculture, support to local agricultural production and processing, and to assist local fisheries and aquaculture production, processing and marketing, and support to enhance transport, energy and digital connectivity. It should be possible for Member States to grant additional financing for the implementation of that support. As State aid, such financing should be notified to the Commission, which may approve it under this Regulation as part of that support.(48) The measures should include support for guaranteeing supply of products essential for human consumption or for processing and as agricultural, aquacultural and fisheries inputs by mitigating the additional costs incurred due to their extreme remoteness and/or insularity, without harming local production and the growth thereof. The measures should also include support for securing the long-term future and development of agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, including the production, processing, marketing and sale of local crops and products, and the diversification of food production, with a particular focus on food security and self-sufficiency, and maintaining and strengthening their competitiveness. In addition, the measures should include support, including compensations, for specific supply arrangements for agriculture, support to local agricultural production and processing, and to assist local fisheries and aquaculture production, processing and marketing, and support to enhance accessibilities, transport, energy and digital connectivity. Member States should grant additional financing for the implementation of that support. As State aid, such financing should be notified to the Commission, which may approve it under this Regulation as part of that support.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 48 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(48a) The outermost regions and overseas countries and territories are strategic assets for the European Union, given their geographical position covering every ocean. They also generate significant added value for the Union, particularly in the economic and defence fields It is important that investment in dual-use infrastructure, such as ports, airports and space facilities, which do much to the Union’s connectivity and operational effectiveness are increased.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 49

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(49) In order to address the specific conditions of the Common Fisheries Policy referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and to contribute to compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, specific provisions for the rules on interruption, suspension and financial corrections should be laid down. Where a Member State has failed to comply with its obligations under the Common Fisheries Policy, or where the Commission has evidence that suggests such lack of compliance, the Commission should, as a precautionary measure, be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines. In addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline, and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure, the Commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non-compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy by a Member Statedeleted

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) instruments for the common fisheries policy;(iii) instruments for the common fisheries policy (the CFP);

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. With the overall aim of promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion, the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Union, its security and its preparedness, the Fund shall support the following general objectives:1. With the overall aim of promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion, the sustainable development, sustainable natural resource management and competitiveness of the Union, its security and its preparedness, the Fund shall support the following general objectives:

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) to reduce regional imbalances in the Union and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and promote European territorial cooperation in accordance with Part Three, Title XVIII of the TFEU, including supporting projects in the area of environment and trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure in accordance with Article 177(2) TFEU (‘European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund’);(a) to reduce regional imbalances in the Union and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and the outermost regions, and promote European territorial cooperation in accordance with Part Three, Title XVIII of the TFEU, including supporting projects contributing to the protection and improvement of the environment and trans-European networks in the area of transport infrastructure in accordance with Article 177(2) TFEU (‘European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund’);

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) to support the implementation of the common fisheries policy of the Union in accordance with Part Three, Title III of the TFEU;(d) to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy of the Union in accordance with Part Three, Title III of the TFEU, taking due account of the specificities of the outermost regions;

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) contribute to the sustainable management of marine biological resources and the environmental protection requirements as set out in Article 11 TFEU;

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) fostering the attractiveness of territories to support the right to stay including by supporting strategies for the integrated development of urban and rural areas, including support for territorial services and infrastructure;(i) fostering the attractiveness of territories to support the right to stay including by supporting strategies for the integrated development of urban, rural, coastal, island, outermost regions and inland water areas, including areas with a greater socio-economic dependence on fisheries and aquaculture, ensuring support for territorial services and infrastructure including relevant blue economy, fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, clean and sustainably managed ocean;

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(x) supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, environmental protection, climate adaptation, climate resilience and enhancing biodiversity, soil quality and natural resources, promoting circularity, bioeconomy and wider resource efficiency, strengthening pollution prevention, control and remediation, preserving and restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity and natural resources, as well as promoting the New European Bauhaus solutions in the built environment.(x) supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, environmental protection, climate adaptation, climate resilience and enhancing biodiversity, including marine biodiversity and the conservation and sustainable management of marine ecosystems and marine biological resources, soil quality and natural resources, promoting circularity, bioeconomy and wider resource efficiency, strengthening pollution prevention, control and remediation, preserving and restoring nature and enhancing biodiversity and natural resources, as well as promoting the New European Bauhaus solutions in the built environment.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iiia) contributing to the Union’s long-term food security, in particular by reducing dependence on imports of fishery and aquaculture products and ensuring the sustainable management of fish stocks;

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) enhancing labour supply and improving education and lifelong acquisition of skills, in particular by promoting upskilling and reskilling;(ii) enhancing labour supply and improving education and lifelong acquisition of skills, in particular by promoting upskilling and reskilling, including supporting generational renewal in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors;

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) to sustain the quality of life in the Union by:(d) to support the implementation of the CAP and CFP and sustain the quality of life in the Union by:

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) supporting fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness, including the farmers’ position in the value chain;(i) supporting fairer and sufficient income for farmers as well as fishers and their long-term competitiveness and profitability, including their position in the value chain;

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) contributing to long-term food security;(ii) contributing to long-term food security and food sovereignty, including by ensuring the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, healthy ecosystems and the reproductive capacity of species, rebuilding stocks, supporting small-scale producers and short food chains, and reducing excessive dependence on imports of fishery and aquaculture products;

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iv) ensuring sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean;(iv) ensuring sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and aquaculture sector, including small-scale, low impact, coastal and inland fisheries, supporting generational renewal, improving working, safety and habitability conditions, supporting decarbonisation, energy efficiency, fleet renewal, modernisation and innovation, selectivity, strengthening fisheries ports, landing sites, first-sale, storage, processing and marketing infrastructure, boosting the sustainable, and competitive blue economy, including regenerative blue economy in coastal, island, inland areas and outermost regions, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed ocean, including through the best available scientific advice and fisheries control and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing;

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point v

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(v) enhancing sustainable agriculture and forestry management practices to promote resilient climate action, provision of multiple ecosystem services, supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, the implementation of nature-based solutions, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, soil and natural resources, and improving animal welfare.(v) enhancing sustainable agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture management practices to promote resilient climate action, provision of multiple ecosystem services, supporting efficient water management, quality and resilience, the implementation of nature-based solutions, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, marine ecosystems, marine biological resources, soil and natural resources, and improving animal welfare;

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point v a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(va) facilitating access to available Union and Member State funding for all eligible beneficiaries, especially small-scale coastal fishers, aquaculture operators and coastal communities.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) promoting and upholding the rule of law through strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism, information integrity, media literacy, and effective checks and balances;(ii) promoting and upholding the rule of law through strengthening justice systems, inter alia through reinforcement of training and means for authorities dealing with maritime and fisheries related criminal offences, strengthening anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism, information integrity, media literacy, and effective checks and balances;

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(1) ‘applicable law’ means Union law and the national law directly relating to its application;(1) ‘applicable law’ means Union law and the national law and international law directly relating to its application;

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing activities carried out by:deleted
(a) marine and inland fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as defined in Article 2, point (1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 (28); or
(b) fishers on foot, including shellfish gatherers;

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) ‘fisher’ means any natural person engaging in commercial fishing activities, as recognised by the Member State concerned;deleted

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(27) ‘fishing’ means any natural person engaging in commercial fishing activities, as recognised by the Member State concerned;deleted

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 28

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(28) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities throughout the internal market relating to ocean, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union’s insular and outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services, aimed at ensuring environmental, social and economic sustainability in the long term and which are consistent with the SDGs, and in particular SDG 14, and with Union environmental legislation;deleted

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(29) ‘maritime policy’ means Union policy that aims to foster integrated and coherent decision making to maximise the sustainable development, economic growth and social cohesion of the Union, particularly of the coastal and insular areas and of the outermost regions, and of the sustainable blue economy sectors, through coherent maritime-related policies and relevant international cooperation;deleted

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 30

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(30) ‘maritime security and surveillance’ means activities carried out in order to understand, prevent wherever applicable and manage in a comprehensive way all the events and actions related to the maritime domain which would impact the areas of maritime safety and security, law enforcement, defence, border control, protection of the marine environment, fisheries control, trade and economic interest of the Union;deleted

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 31

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(31) ‘European marine observation and data network’ or ‘EMODnet’ means a partnership assembling marine data and metadata in order to make those fragmented resources more available and usable by public and private users by offering quality-assured, interoperable and harmonised marine data;deleted

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 32

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(32) ‘maritime spatial planning’ means a process by which the relevant Member State’s authorities analyse and organise human activities in marine areas to achieve ecological, economic and social objectives;deleted

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 33

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(33) ‘ocean observation’ means the foundation of all marine knowledge. It forms the basis of understanding of marine ecosystems and factors that influence them. It provides critical data for weather forecasting, climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, extreme events monitoring, civil security – sea condition, floods-, maritime shipping, offshore energy, fisheries and aquaculture and increasingly security and defence. It creates the foundation for evidence-based decision-making and it provides crucial information on how human activities influence ocean health and what services the ocean provides to societies.deleted

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. For the NRP Plan and each chapter, and the Interreg Plan chapter as referred to in Chapter II of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], each Member State shall organise and implement a comprehensive partnership in accordance with its institutional and legal framework and taking into account the specificities of the chapters concerned. That partnership shall include a balanced representation of the following partners:1. For the NRP Plan and each chapter, and the Interreg Plan chapter as referred to in Chapter II of Regulation XX [Regional development, Interreg Plan], each Member State shall organise and implement a public and transparent comprehensive partnership in accordance with its institutional and legal framework and taking into account the specificities of the chapters concerned. That partnership shall include a balanced representation of the following partners:

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) economic and social partners, including farmers, fishers and their organisations;(b) economic and social partners, including farmers, fishers, recreational fishers, aquaculture producers and their organisations, paying particular attention to the proportionate representation of small-scale producers and fishers, and where appropriate representatives of coastal communities;

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, such as environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination, national human rights institutions and organisations;(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, such as environmental and animal welfare partners, consumer and public health organisations, non-governmental organisations, youth organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination, national human rights institutions and organisations;

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(d) research organisations and universities, where appropriate.(d) research organisations, scientists and universities, where appropriate.

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The partnership established in accordance with paragraph 1 shall operate in accordance with the multi-level governance principle and a bottom-up approach. The Member State shall involve partners referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph 1 in the preparation of the Plan and throughout the preparation, implementation and evaluation of chapters, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 55.2. The partnership established in accordance with paragraph 1 shall operate in accordance with the multi-level governance principle, a bottom-up approach and a transparent approach, in accordance with the principles laid down in Directive 2003/4/EC. The Member State shall involve partners referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph 1 in the preparation of the Plan and throughout the preparation, implementation and evaluation of chapters, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 55.

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. Member States shall make publicly available documents and information relating to the organisation of the partnership and the preparation of the Plan.

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Regarding the partners referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), the Member State shall ensure that all authorities concerned by the relevant chapters of the Plan are appropriately represented in accordance with the corresponding territorial level and the geographical coverage of the chapter, as appropriate.4. Regarding the partners referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), the Member State shall ensure that all authorities and partners concerned by the relevant chapters of the Plan are appropriately represented in accordance with the corresponding territorial level and the geographical coverage of the chapter, as appropriate.
The Plans shall include regional and territorial chapters in accordance with each Member State’s institutional framework. Regional and local authorities shall be closely involved in the design, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions falling within their respective competences and responsibilities.

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4a. Member States shall ensure the appropriate involvement of regional and local authorities and other relevant partners in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and revision of reforms and investments included in the Plan where those reforms and investments affect their areas of competence or responsibility, in implementing the Plan and the distribution of competences and responsibilities between national, regional and local authorities.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult organisations which represent partners at Union level on the implementation of the Plans.6. At least once a year, the Commission shall consult organisations which represent the full range and diversity of partners at Union level on the implementation of the Plans and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the outcome of those consultations.

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) the principle of 'do no significant harm' as set out in Article 33(2), point (d), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, implemented in line with Regulation XX [Performance regulation] and sectorial regulations where applicable; and the environmental protection requirements as set out in article 11 TFEU;

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Requirements, milestones and targets linked to reforms and investments shall be designed and applied in a manner proportionate to the objectives pursued under the relevant chapter of the Plan and consistent with the respective responsibilities of the authorities and beneficiaries concerned.

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 5 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5b. In the implementation of the Plans, Member States and the Commission shall seek to avoid disproportionate effects on authorities and beneficiaries that are not responsible for the fulfilment of the relevant requirements.

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) At least EUR 295 700 000 000 for CAP interventions referred to in Article 35(1) [types of support], paragraph 1, points (a) to (k) and (r) and paragraph 10 and for interventions listed in article 35 paragraph 11;(ii) At least EUR 295 700 000 000 for CAP interventions referred to in Article 35(1) [types of support], paragraph 1, points (a) to (k) and (r) and paragraph 10;

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iia) At least EUR 7 290 000 000 for CFP interventions listed in Article XX of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXX establishing the conditions for the implementation of Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy and to the Union's maritime and aquaculture policy;

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iiia) At least EUR 7 330 000 000 for measures addressing the permanent and structural constraints of the Union's outermost regions recognised in Article 349 TFEU, in accordance with Article 46 of this Regulation.

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) EUR 71 933 000 000 shall be allocated to the Facility referred to in Title IV;(b) EUR 56 080 000 000 shall be allocated to the Facility referred to in Title IV of which at least EUR 1 120 000 000 shall be allocated to actions supporting the implementation of the CFP, as set out in Annex XV, point (e).

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. The national allocations corresponding to the amount referred to in paragraph 2, point (a), point (iia), shall be set out in Annex XX [CFP minimum national financial envelopes]. Those allocations shall constitute minimum national financial envelopes and shall not be reduced, reallocated or transferred to other policy areas within the National and Regional Partnership Plan.

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2b. The minimum allocations set out in paragraph 2, points (a)(i), (a)(ii), (a)(iia), (a)(iiia) and point (b), second sentence, shall not be reduced, reallocated or transferred to other policy areas within the National and Regional Partnership Plan.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. The Fund shall also support all other technical and administrative assistance required to implement and manage the Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy, including fisheries control and enforcement measures, market controls, collection or purchase of data, including satellite data, geo-spatial data and meteorological data, monitoring of resources, development and maintenance of electronic certification of organic products and related corporate information technology systems, development, registration and protection of the indications, abbreviations and symbols referring to the Union quality schemes and contributions under international agreements.2. The Fund shall also support all other technical and administrative assistance required to implement and manage the Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy, including fisheries control and enforcement measures remote electronic monitoring, market controls, collection or purchase of data, including satellite data, remote sensing, geo-spatial data and meteorological data to analyse, model and visualise temporal and spatial characterisics of variables, monitoring of resources and quality of the environment, development and maintenance of electronic certification of organic products and related corporate information technology systems, development, registration and protection of the indications, abbreviations and symbols referring to the Union quality schemes and contributions under international agreements.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 October of the calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.1. The Commission shall decommit any amount in an NRP Plan and the Interreg Plan chapter which has not been used for pre-financing, in accordance with Article 17 [pre-financing] or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with Articles 65 [submission and assessment of payment applications], by 31 December of the third calendar year following the year of the budgetary commitments.

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(aa) 15% for the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU;

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. No national contribution shall be requested for interventions referred to in Article 35, points (a), (b), (c) and (g). No additional national financing shall be provided for those interventions. Any contribution rate derogating from those of paragraph 1 set out for interventions referred to in Title V, including where no national contributions are requested, shall only apply to a total amount of interventions not exceeding the Member State’s share of the amount set out in Article 10(2), point (a)(ii), as laid down in Annex I.4. No national contribution shall be requested for interventions referred to in Article 35, points (a), (b), (c) and (g). No additional national financing shall be provided for those interventions.

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, for interventions supporting the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, the minimum national contribution rate to the estimated costs of a measure of the Plan shall not be lower than 30%, except for compensation for additional costs in the outermost regions, for which no national contribution shall be required.

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4b. Any contribution rate derogating from those of paragraph 1 set out for interventions for the implementation of CFP including where no national contributions are requested, shall only apply to a total amount of interventions not exceeding the Member State’s share of the amounts set out in Article 10(2), point (a)(ii) and point (a)(iia), as laid down in Annex I and Annex [XX].

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 4 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4c. Member States may allow private co-financing of interventions supported under the Plan, provided that such contributions are transparent, traceable, comply with State aid rules and contribute to the objectives of the relevant chapter of the Plan and to long-term territorial development.

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Each Member State shall prepare and implement the Plan in partnership with partners as set out in Article 6 [Partnership], including regional and local authorities, and in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework. The Plan shall include national, sectoral and, where relevant, regional and territorial chapters.2. Each Member State shall prepare and implement the Plan in partnership with partners as set out in Article 6 [Partnership], including regional and local authorities, and in accordance with their institutional, legal and financial framework. The Plan shall include national, sectoral and, where relevant, regional and territorial chapters. The draw up of regional and territorial chapters shall be compulsory, and involve the competent regional and territorial authorities, in accordance with the institutional framework of the Member State concerned, based on the principle of partnership and multilevel governance laid down in Article 6. Where applicable, measures pertaining to the outermost regions shall be set out in a specific chapter of the Plan.

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) support the general objectives laid down in Article 2 and contribute in a comprehensive and adequate manner to all the specific objectives laid down in Article 3, taking into account the specific challenges of the Member State concerned, and provide an intervention strategy demonstrating how those objectives will be addressed and financed by the Plan, what level of financing is needed to ensure achievement of the general objectives, and how that level of financing is justified. The NRP Plan of Member State with a per capita GNI of less than 90 % of the Union average shall in particular demonstrate that it contributes in an adequate manner to the specific objectives set out in Article 3(a), points (vii) and (ix), and Article 3(d), point (v).(a) support the general objectives laid down in Article 2 and contribute in a comprehensive and adequate manner to all the specific objectives laid down in Article 3, taking into account the specific challenges of the Member State concerned, and provide an intervention strategy demonstrating how those objectives will be addressed and financed by the Plan, what level of financing is needed to ensure achievement of the general objectives, and how that level of financing is justified. The NRP Plan of Member State with a per capita GNI of less than 90 % of the Union average shall in particular demonstrate that it contributes in an adequate manner to the specific objectives set out in Article 3(a), points (vii) and (ix), and Article 3(d), point (v). For Member States with coastal areas, islands, outermost regions or significant fisheries and aquaculture activities, the Plan shall demonstrate how the specific objective referred to in Article 3(d)(iv) is addressed.

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) in other relevant documents officially adopted or assessed by the Commission related to the objectives laid down in Article 3 [specific objectives], including CAP national recommendations laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation], Digital Decade recommendations based on Article 6 of the Decision establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme, and National Energy and Climate Plans;(ii) in other relevant documents officially adopted or assessed by the Commission related to the objectives laid down in Article 3 [specific objectives], including CAP national recommendations laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation], Digital Decade recommendations based on Article 6 of the Decision establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme, National Energy and Climate Plans, and national roadmaps;

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) provide the list and description of measures grouped in chapters, including the general and specific objectives that each of them primarily pursues and the list of envisaged milestones and targets, with their indicative completion date during the programming period, including the additional measures and related milestones and targets in case the Member State concerned requests loan support. Measures linked to the CAP shall comply with the requirements set out in Title V [CAP] and Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] and Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CMO] and those linked to the Common Fisheries Policy with the requirements set out in Article XX of Regulation XX [CFP]. The indicators proposed for the targets shall be based on the output indicators listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation] except where duly justified;(c) provide the list and description of measures grouped in chapters, including the general and specific objectives that each of them primarily pursues and the list of envisaged milestones and targets, with their indicative completion date during the programming period, including the additional measures and related milestones and targets in case the Member State concerned requests loan support. The Member State shall explain how reforms and investments contribute to the achievement of the objectives and principles set out in this Regulation. Measures linked to the CAP shall comply with the requirements set out in Title V [CAP] and Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] and Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CMO] and those linked to the Common Fisheries Policy with the requirements set out in Article XX of Regulation XX [CFP].

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point f – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) focusing on the specific needs of border regions, northern sparsely populated regions, rural and urban areas, areas affected by industrial transition, islands, to be reported in Annex V based on methodology set out in Annex VII;(iii) focusing on the specific needs of border regions, northern sparsely populated regions, rural and urban areas, coastal areas, areas affected by industrial transition, islands, to be reported in Annex V based on methodology set out in Annex VII;

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point f – point iv

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iv) strengthening the economic and social development of outermost regions; to be set out in dedicated measures for the territories concerned in accordance with Article 46;(iv) strengthening the economic and social development of outermost regions and addressing their permanent structural constraints and specific needs, to be set out in dedicated measures for the territories concerned in accordance with Article 46 and supported by the resources referred to in Article 10 paragraph 2 point a subpoint (iiia);

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point g – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) supporting generational renewal in the agricultural sector, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation XX [CAP, generational renewal], as well as in the fisheries and aquaculture sector;(i) supporting generational renewal in the agricultural sector, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation XX [CAP, generational renewal];

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point g – point ii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ii) social measures in accordance with Annex VI [social allocations].(ii) social measures in accordance with Annex VI [social allocations], including measures supporting women's participation in agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture sectors;

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point g – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) supporting fisheries, aquaculture and maritime activities, including small scale fishing, the implementation of the CFP as set out in Regulation EU XX [CFP] as well as the European Ocean Pact in accordance with Annex V [Plan’s template].deleted

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) Allocate resources to:
i) supporting fisheries and aquaculture activities and the implementation of the CFP as set out in Regulation EU XX [CFP], including supporting actions contributing to the conservation and sustainable management of marine and maritime resources, and enhancing the sustainable development, resilience and well-being of coastal and island communities, energy efficiency, innovation, selective fishing techniques, fleet safety and working conditions, fleet renewal, support for processing and value chains, and, where necessary, support data collection, control and enforcement measures limited to those required for Member States to fulfil their obligations under the applicable Union fisheries acquis, in particular Council Regulations (EC) No 1224/2009 and (EC) No 1005/2008, Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 and Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, complementing support provided under the EU Facility; in accordance with Annex V [Plan's template];
ii) supporting generational renewal in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in accordance with Article X of Regulation EU XX [CFP, generational renewal];
iii) supporting small-scale coastal fisheries, including low-impact fisheries, and sustainable aquaculture, including low-trophic, regenerative and low-carbon aquaculture systems, where relevant;

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point h – point i

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(i) promoting the use of cooperation interventions as referred to in Article 74 [cooperation interventions], including integrated territorial investment in cities, urban, rural and coastal areas, community-led local development, or other territorial tools including just transition and smart specialisation strategies, as well as LEADER as referred to in Article 77 [LEADER];(i) promoting the use of cooperation interventions as referred to in Article 74 [cooperation interventions], including integrated territorial investment in cities, urban, rural and coastal areas, community-led local development, including Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), or other territorial tools including just transition and smart specialisation strategies, as well as LEADER as referred to in Article 77 [LEADER];

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point h – point iii

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iii) the environmental and climate priority areas set out in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP - Environment and climate priority areas].(iii) the environmental and climate priority areas set out in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] and, where relevant, the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy concerning the sustainable management of marine biological resources.

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2 – point h – point iii a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(iiia) promoting maritime activities, as provided for in Regulation (EU) [CFP Regulation (EU) 202X/XXX establishing the conditions for the implementation of Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy and to the Union's maritime and aquaculture policy], a sustainable, competitive and blue economy, including regenerative blue economy and EU ocean policy;

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Commission may request Member States to contribute a lower or higher minimum percentage of the total allocation of the plan for climate and environmental objectives. The specific percentage shall be established by the Commission in the context of the approval of the NRP Plan.deleted

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned, with special emphasis on territorial needs, taking into account any major negative financial, economic or social development;(b) the socio-economic situation of the Member State or region concerned, with special emphasis on territorial needs, including in coastal, islands and outermost regions, taking into account any major negative financial, economic or social development as well as any climate and environmental development that is affecting the Member State or region concerned with major social and economic consequences;

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) EUR 63 223 000 000 billion for Union actions, including the Unity Safety Net as referred to in paragraph 1, point (j) of Annex XV [Union actions], Union actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (l) of Annex XV (Union actions supported by the EU Facility, Home affairs actions), support LIFE actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (n) of Annex XV [Union actions], Solidarity Actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (i) of Annex XV [Union actions] supported by the EU Facility;(a) EUR 56 080 000 000 for Union actions, including the Unity Safety Net as referred to in paragraph 1, point (j) of Annex XV [Union actions], and the Fisheries Safety Net as referred to in paragraph 1, point (j)(a) of Annex XV [Union actions], Union actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (l) of Annex XV (Union actions supported by the EU Facility, Home affairs actions), support LIFE actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (n) of Annex XV [Union actions], Solidarity Actions as referred to in paragraph 1, point (i) of Annex XV [Union actions] supported by the EU Facility and at least EUR 1 120 000 000 for actions referred to in paragraph 1, point (e) of Annex XV [CFP related actions] in particular for data collection, controls and enforcement;

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States may request to amend the NRP Plans in accordance with Article 24 [Amendment of the plan] to provide support to measures of a similar nature to those referred to in paragraph 1 point (i) of Annex XV [natural disasters], as well as to provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters and supporting investments in the restoration of agricultural potential, provided that they were recognised as such by a competent public authority of the Member State.Member States may request to amend the NRP Plans in accordance with Article 24 [Amendment of the plan] to provide support to measures of a similar nature to those referred to in paragraph 1 point (i) of Annex XV [crisis situations], as well as to provide crisis payments to farmers, fishers, aquaculture producers and aquatic food industry operators that are affected by natural disasters or other crisis situations and supporting investments in the restoration of agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture potential, provided that they were recognised as such by a competent public authority of the Member State.

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
A Member State may only provide crisis payments to farmers if:A Member State may only provide crisis payments to farmers, fishers, aquaculture producers and the seafood industry if:

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) its competent authority formally recognised that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred;(a) its competent authority formally recognised that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event, catastrophic event or other crisis situation, as defined by the Member State, has occurred;

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Article 35 – paragraph 11

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
11. Interventions of the Common Fisheries Policy includedeleted
(a) support for sustainable fisheries and the restoration and conservation of aquatic biological resources, energy transition of fisheries and aquaculture as well as actions improving safety;
(b) support for the innovation for more selective fishing activities and for the conservation, protection and restoration of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems;
(c) support for the Common Market Organisation (CMO);
(d) support to fishers or aquaculture producers for the compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector for their income foregone or additional costs and compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, provided that those products are stored in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of that Regulation.

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 38

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 38deleted
Crisis payments to farmers following natural disasters, adverse climatic events and catastrophic events
1. Member States may provide crisis payments to farmers that are affected by natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events. Those payments shall aim at ensuring continuity of the agricultural activity of those farmers and shall be subject to the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified by the Member States.
2. Support under this Article shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State that a natural disaster, adverse climatic event or catastrophic event, as defined by the Member State, has occurred and that these events, or measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest, or measures adopted to prevent or eradicate animal diseases listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 or measures adopted regarding an emerging disease in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 259 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 have directly caused a damage resulting in the destruction of at least 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and the lowest entry.
3. The losses shall be calculated either at holding level, at the level of the holding’s activity in the sector concerned or in relation to the specific area concerned.
4. Member States shall establish the applicable support rates for compensating the loss of production. Those rates shall be higher for farmers who also implement interventions, or other preventive actions at farm level, to reduce the level of production and income risks for which support is granted. Indexes may be used for calculating the loss of production.
5. When granting support under this Article, Member States shall ensure that overcompensation as a result of the combination of this support with other national or Union support instruments or private insurance schemes is avoided.

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States concerned shall prepare, as part of their Plan, measures to address the Union’s outermost regions’ permanent and structural constraints which severely restrain their development, as recognised in Article 349 TFEU. The measures may be implemented in a dedicated chapter. The measures shall address the following objectives:1. Member States concerned shall prepare, as part of their Plan and with the involvement of the regional authorities, measures to address the Union’s outermost regions’ permanent and structural constraints which severely restrain their development, as recognised in Article 349 TFEU. The measures shall be implemented in a dedicated chapter. The measures shall address the following objectives:

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) Providing for their specific needs and challenges, such as food security, housing, sustainable transport, water and waste management, energy, employment and labour mobility, in particular for young people, decarbonisation, circularity, education and skills, social inclusion, migration, climate change resilience and adaptation, environmental protection, blue economy, access to healthcare, energy, sustainable transport and digital connectivity and economic development, including a sustainable and diversified blue economy;(a) Providing for their specific needs and challenges, such as food security and sovereignty, housing, accessibilities, water and waste management, energy, employment and labour mobility, in particular for young people, decarbonisation, circularity, education, research and skills, social inclusion, migration, climate change resilience and adaptation, environmental protection, access to healthcare, energy, sustainable transport and digital connectivity and economic development, including a sustainable and diversified fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy;

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) securing the long-term future and development of agricultural fisheries, aquaculture, including the production, processing, marketing and sale of local crops and products, and the diversification of food production, with a particular focus on food security and self-sufficiency, and maintaining and strengthening their competitiveness.(c) securing the long-term future and sustainable development of agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, with a special attention to small-scale coastal fishing, including the production, processing, marketing and sale of local crops and products, and the diversification of food and aquatic food production, with a particular focus on food security and sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and maintaining and strengthening their competitiveness, together with measures taken under Regulation XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council ‘establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy, to the European Ocean Pact and of the Union’s maritime and aquaculture policy as part of the National and Regional Partnership Fund set out in Regulation (EU) […] [NRP Fund] for the period from 2028 to 2034’.

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) Promoting a level-playing field for fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions(c) Supporting fleet renewal and promoting a level-playing field for fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2a. A minimum amount of EUR 400 000 000 (in current prices) should be allocated to support fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable blue economy in the outermost regions:
This allocation should be distributed between the Member States concerned as follows:
a) EUR 129 504 995for Azores and Madeira;
b) EUR 104 109 720 for Canary Islands;
c) EUR 166 385 283 for the outermost regions of France.

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 47 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Specific supply arrangements may be established for the products listed in Annex I to the TFEU which are essential in the outermost regions for human consumption, for the manufacture of other products or as agricultural inputs.1. Specific supply arrangements shall be established for the products listed in Annex I to the TFEU which are essential in the outermost regions for human consumption, for the manufacture of other products for fisheries or as agricultural inputs, in line with the conditions laid down in Regulation EU XX CFP Regulation EU 202X/XX.

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 48 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Article 48a
Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity for the outermost regions
1. Co-legislators shall adopt a specific Programme of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (‘the POSEI Programme’), to support fisheries and aquaculture in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty TFEU, to address the difficulties resulting from their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, as well as their economic dependence on a limited number of products.
2. The objectives and types of interventions under this Programme are defined in Article XX of the Regulation (EU) 202X/XXX establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy, the Union’s ocean policies and of the Union’s maritime and aquaculture policy. In particular, these measures shall aim to:
(a) ensure the supply to the outermost regions of essential fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption or for processing, as well as of inputs necessary for fishing activities, by reducing the additional costs linked to their situation as outermost regions, without adversely affecting local production or its development;
(b) maintain and sustainably develop the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain, including the production, processing and marketing of local products;
(c) contribute, where appropriate, to the financing for renewal of fishing fleets in these regions.
3. The Programme shall comprise:
(a) an implementation timetable and an annual indicative financing table summarising the resources to be utilised;
(b) proof of the compatibility and consistency between the various measures under the programme, and the quantitative criteria and indicators used for monitoring and evaluation;
(c) provisions ensuring effective implementation;
(d) the designation of the competent authorities and bodies responsible for implementing the Programme and the designation at the appropriate levels of authorities or associated bodies and socio-economic partners, and the results of consultations held. The measures proposed by the Member States in their Programme for the respective outermost region shall be approved by the Commission before they are implemented.
4. Member States may grant additional financing for the implementation of this Programme. This aid may take the form of operating aid in the production, processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products in order to alleviate the specific constraints of these regions. In this case, Member States shall notify the State aid to the Commission, which may approve it under this Regulation within the context of each programme. State aid thus notified shall be regarded as having been notified in accordance with Article 108(3) TFEU.

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 49 – paragraph 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Where the institutional framework so allows, regional authorities may act as managing authorities for their regional chapters and negotiate directly with the Commission.

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ga) where relevant, the socio-economic resilience of fisheries- and aquaculture-dependent communities, including the situation of small-scale coastal fishing, inland fisheries and coastal processing activities.

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States shall as part of the controls referred to in Article 58 [Responsibilities of Member States] verify the compliance of beneficiaries with the requirements of the farm stewardship referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CAP Regulation] and with Article XX paragraph XX of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [CFP Regulation].deleted
Where the area eligible for the support referred to in the first subparagraph, as declared in the geo-spatial application referred to in Article 70 [IACS], does not exceed 10 hectares, the beneficiaries shall be exempted from controls and penalties under this Article.
Where a beneficiary has been selected for an on-the-spot check on an aid application or on a payment claim, Member States shall, to the extent possible and taking account of the associated risks, not select that beneficiary for a subsequent check and control sample for that year, except when the circumstances require more than one on-the-spot check in order to ensure the effective protection of the financial interests of the Union. This provision shall not reduce the level of checks.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Member States shall make use of their control and enforcement systems in the areas of climate and environment, public health, plant health and animal welfare, social and employment legislation, applicable labour standards, fisheries and aquaculture to ensure that beneficiaries of the support comply with the requirements set out in the first paragraph.deleted

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The managing authority or paying agency shall be notified where relevant at least once a year of cases of non-compliance where enforceable decisions in that respect have been made under the applicable control and enforcement systems referred to in paragraph 2. That notification shall include an assessment and grading of the severity, extent, permanence or reoccurrence and intentionality of the non-compliance concerned.deleted

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
6. In case of a non-compliance with Article XX of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Fisheries Policy], the support paid to the beneficiary shall be recovered and an application for support submitted by a beneficiary shall be inadmissible for a specified period of time laid down pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Article, if it has been determined through a final decision by the competent authority concerned that the beneficiary has committed fraud.deleted

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
7. Where a case as listed in Article XX of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Fisheries Policy] occurs between in the period of application and the five years after the final payment, the support paid to the beneficiary shall be recovered. The recovery shall be proportionate to the nature, gravity, duration and repetition of the serious infringements or offences by the beneficiary concerned and the importance of support to the economic activity of that beneficiary.deleted

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Article 62 – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
8. In order to ensure a level playing field among Member States and the effectiveness, proportionality and dissuasive effect of the penalties referred to in paragraph 5 and recoveries and inadmissibility referred to Article XX of Regulation EU XX [Common Fisheries Policy], and in paragraph 6 and 7 of this Article, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 supplementing this Regulation withdeleted
(a) detailed rules on the application and calculation of the penalties;
(b) the identification of the threshold triggering, and the period of time of, the inadmissibility as well as the arrangements for recovering the support granted, including thresholds triggering it.

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Article 74 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) community-led local development, including LEADER, and other citizens-led initiatives;(b) community-led local development, including LEADER, fisheries local action groups, and other citizens-led initiatives;

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Article 74 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(g) promote and support intergenerational cooperation, including farm succession;(g) promote and support intergenerational cooperation, including farm and fishing vessels succession;

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Article 75 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Support for territorial development shall be based on integrated territorial development strategies, including via community-led local development, focused on urban areas, rural areas, islands, coastal areas, or any appropriate territorial area as well as smart specialisation or territorial just transition strategies, or strategies for decarbonisation developed with the support of Union instruments in the 2021 to 2027 period, taking account, where relevant, of a functional area and place-based approach. Corresponding milestones and targets shall be established in the Plan.1. Support for territorial development shall be based on integrated territorial development strategies, including via community-led local development, focused on urban areas, rural areas, islands, coastal areas, fisheries- and aquaculture-dependent areas, or any appropriate territorial area as well as smart specialisation or territorial just transition strategies, or strategies for decarbonisation developed with the support of Union instruments in the 2021 to 2027 period, taking account, where relevant, of a functional area and place-based approach. Corresponding milestones and targets shall be established in the Plan.

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Article 76 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) focus on subregional areas, rural and coastal areas;(a) focus on subregional areas, rural and coastal areas, including fisheries- and aquaculture-dependent coastal, island and inland communities;

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Article 85

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
[...]deleted

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point 1.5

Text proposed by the Commission
1.5. Comprehensive overview of the Plan’s support to the territories listed in Annex VII, taking into account their specific needs and challenges [2000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point (h)(i), and Article 45 [measures for the outermost regions]
Regional characteristics referred to in Annex VII (points a)-j)Contributing Chapter(s)Total estimated costs (EUR)Union contribution (EUR)Minimum rate of national contributionList of supporting reforms (where appropriate)
a) Less developed regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
b) Transition regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
c) More developed regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
d) Islands and Outermost regionsChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
e) The specific needs and challenges of Eastern border regions (NUTS 2 regions that have borders with Russia, Belarus), particularly in the areas of security, border management and economic development.Chapter xx
Sub-total
f) The specific needs and challenges of northern sparsely populated regions, which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, especially regarding connectivity and accessibility.Chapter xx
Sub-total
g) The specific needs and challenges of rural areas, especially those suffering from structural problems such as a lack of attractive employment opportunities, skill shortages, underinvestment in broadband and connectivity, digital and other infrastructures and essential services, as well as youth drain by strengthening the socio-economic fabric in those areas, in particular though job creation, support for young people and generational renewal;Chapter xx
Sub-total
h) The specific needs and challenges of areas affected by industrial transition, especially those facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate and a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050;Chapter xx
Sub-total
i) The specific needs and challenges in urban areas (sustainable urban development);Chapter xx
Sub-total
j) The specific needs and challenges identified in the planned use of integrated territorial investment, community-led local development or other territorial tools including just transition and smart specialisation strategies;Chapter xx
Sub-total
A presentation of measures required by Article 46 [Outermost regions], including a description of the main actions envisaged, supported target groups, and corresponding financial resources.
Amendment
1.5. Comprehensive overview of the Plan’s support to the territories listed in Annex VII, taking into account their specific needs and challenges [2000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point (f), and Article 46 [measures for the outermost regions]
Regional characteristics referred to in Annex VII (points a)-j)Contributing Chapter(s)Total estimated costs (EUR)Union contribution (EUR)Minimum rate of national contributionList of supporting reforms (where appropriate)
a) Less developed regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
b) Transition regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
c) More developed regionsChapter xxXXXXX%
Chapter xxXXXXX%
Sub-totalXXXX
d) Islands and Outermost regionsChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
e) The specific needs and challenges of the eastern border regions (NUTS 2 with borders with Russia and Belarus), particularly in the fields of security, border management and economic development.Chapter xx
Sub-total
f) The specific needs and challenges of northern sparsely populated regions, which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, especially regarding connectivity and accessibility.Chapter xx
Sub-total
g) The specific needs and challenges of rural areas, especially those suffering from structural problems such as a lack of attractive employment opportunities, skill shortages, underinvestment in broadband and connectivity, digital and other infrastructures and essential services, as well as youth drain by strengthening the socio-economic fabric in those areas, in particular though job creation, support for young people and generational renewal;Chapter xx
Sub-total
h) The specific needs and challenges of areas affected by industrial transition, especially those facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate and a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050;Chapter xx
Sub-total
ha) The specific needs and challenges in coastal areas (XXX);Chapter xx
Sub-total
i) The specific needs and challenges in urban areas (sustainable urban development);Chapter xx
Sub-total
j) The specific needs and challenges identified in the planned use of integrated territorial investment, community-led local development or other territorial tools including just transition and smart specialisation strategies;Chapter xx
Sub-total
A presentation of measures required by Article 46 [outermost regions], including a description of the main actions envisaged, supported target groups, and corresponding financial resources.

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point 1.8

Text proposed by the Commission
1.8. Comprehensive overview of the Plan’s support to thriving fisheries and aquaculture production [2000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point (i)(iii)
Category of activitiesContributing Chapter(s)Estimated Total Cost (EUR)EU contribution (EUR)List of supporting reforms (where appropriate)
a) Activities on implementing the CFP, including on fisheries, control and enforcement, fight against IUU fishing and collection of scientific data for knowledge-based decision-making and generational renewalChapter xxXXXX
Chapter xxXXXX
Sub-totalXXXX
b) Activities supporting the needs of fisheries, aquaculture and coastal communities and in particular of small-scale coastal fishingChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
c) Activities contributing to environmental, economic and social sustainability of fishing operations and the balance between the fishing capacity of the fleets and the available fishing opportunities.Chapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
d) Activities set out in the European Ocean Pact on the conservation of marine biological resources, the restoration of marine biodiversity, the management of, and innovation in, fisheries and sustainable aquaculture activities, maritime security, and the development of a competitive and sustainable blue economy. Maritime spatial planning and maritime regional cooperation at sea basin level.Chapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
TOTALXXXX
Amendment
1.8. Comprehensive overview of the Plan’s support to thriving fisheries and aquaculture production [2000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point (b) paragraph 2, point g a new
Category of activitiesContributing Chapter(s)Estimated Total Cost (EUR)EU contribution (EUR)List of supporting reforms (where appropriate)
a) Activities on implementing the CFP, including data collection, control and enforcement measures necessary for Member States to fulfil their obligations under the applicable Union fisheries acquis, in particular Council Regulations (EC) No 1224/2009 and (EC) No 1005/2008, Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 and Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fight against IUU fishing and collection of scientific data for knowledge in complement of the EU action financed by the EU FacilityChapter xxXXXX
Chapter xxXXXX
Sub-totalXXXX
b) Activities supporting the needs of fisheries, aquaculture and coastal communities and, in particular, of small-scale coastal fishing, activities supporting the restoration, protection and conservation of aquatic biological resources, biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems linked with the needs of fisheries and aquaculture, including temporary and permanent cessation, and support for specific challenges such as those created by invasive species or protected predators; activities supporting fisheries local action groups (FLAGs)Chapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
ba) Activities to promote generational renewal in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors; including the first acquisition of a fishing vessel, and activities improving workers’ skills, including fisheries education, and improving working and living conditions on board, as well as safety on board.Chapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
bb) Activities for the decarbonisation, renewal and modernisation of the fishing fleet, including as regards habitability and safetyChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
c) Activities contributing to environmental, economic and social sustainability of fishing operations, activities supporting innovation in fisheries and aquaculture, including innovation for more selective fishing activities, innovation of fishing gear and innovation for the conservation, protection and restoration of biodiversity and aquatic ecosystemsChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
d) Activities to promote fish consumption and to support the canning and processing industryChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
da) Support for the Common Market Organisation; support to fishers or aquaculture producers for the compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector for their income foregone, or additional costs and compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, provided that those products are stored in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of that RegulationChapter xx
Chapter xx
Sub-total
TOTALXXXX

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point 1.8. a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment

1.8. a. Comprehensive overview of the Plan’s support to generational renewal in accordance with Article X [generational renewal] of Regulation 202X/XXXX [CFP Regulation]

Reference: Article 22(2), point (b) paragraph 2, point g a new (ii)

Including:

(a) Assessment of the current demographic situation in the fisheries sector

(b) Identification of entry barriers for young fishers and proposed national initiatives and measures to overcome them

(c) Description of the Starter Pack for young fishers and synergies between measures contributing to generational renewal

Type of measures

Contributing Chapter(s

Total estimated costs (EUR)

EU contribution (EUR)

List of supporting reforms

(where appropriate)

a. Setting-up of young fishers

Chapter xx

XX

XX

Chapter xx

XX

XX

Sub-total

XX

XX

b. Support for small-scale fishers

Chapter xx

Sub-total

c. Investment support with higher aid intensity for young fishers

Chapter xx

Sub-total

d. Possibilities of financing through financial instruments

Chapter xx

Sub-total

e. Support for fisheries and aquaculture start ups

Chapter xx

Sub-total

f. Cooperation interventions facilitating intergenerational cooperation including fishing vessel succession

Chapter xx

Sub-total

g. Access to advisory services and training programs tailored to young fishers' needs

Chapter xx

Sub-total

h. Other type of measures ensuring synergies with other parts of the NRP Plan

Chapter xx

Sub-total

TOTAL

XX

XX

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point 1.9

Text proposed by the Commission
1.9. Comprehensive overview of the planned use of integrated territorial development in cities, urban and rural areas, community-led local development, in particular LEADER, or other territorial tools including just transition, smart specialisation strategies and strategies for decarbonisation developed with the support of Union instruments in the 2021-2027 period [1 000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point (j)(i)
Planned use of territorial tools:Measures
Integrated territorial development[List of measure ID and titles]
Community-lead local development / LEADER
[other territorial tools]
Amendment
1.9. Comprehensive overview of the planned use of integrated territorial development in cities, urban and rural areas, community-led local development, in particular LEADER and fisheries local action groups (FLAGs), or other territorial tools including just transition, smart specialisation strategies and strategies for decarbonisation developed with the support of Union instruments in the 2021-2027 period [1 000]
Reference: Article 22(2), point h(i)
Planned use of territorial tools:Measures
Integrated territorial development[List of measure ID and titles]
Community-lead local development / LEADER / FLAGs
[other territorial tools]

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1 – point 1.11 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
1.11a Contribution to maritime activities and EU ocean policy
Reference: Article 22(2), point (h)(iiib)
Measures
Activities relating to EU ocean policy, maritime safety and the development of a competitive and sustainable blue economy. Maritime spatial planning and maritime regional cooperation at sea basin level.[List of measure IDs and titles]

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Annex VII – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ha) The specific needs and challenges of coastal areas;

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XV – point 1 – point e

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(e) support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, inter alia to provide scientific advice, data collection and knowledge for the purposes of promoting sound and efficient fisheries management decisions; develop and implement the EU fisheries control system, promote clean and healthy oceans, develop and disseminate market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products, promote maritime security and surveillance;(e) support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, inter alia to provide sufficient support primarily to scientific advice, data collection and knowledge for the purposes of promoting sound and efficient fisheries management decisions; develop and implement the EU fisheries control system, promote clean and healthy oceans, develop and disseminate market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products, promote maritime security and surveillance, and provide operational and development support to Member States in fulfilling their fisheries control obligations under Regulation (EU) 2009/1224 and the collection of fisheries data under Regulation (EU) 2017/1004;

Amendment 125

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XV – point 1 – point f

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) support the implementation of the ocean policy, including through maritime spatial planning, sea basin strategies and maritime regional cooperation, the implementation of the European ocean observation and data network, as well as the improvement of ocean skills and literacy, and sharing of socio-economic and environmental data on the sustainable blue economy, and the implementation of the international ocean governance policy;(f) support the implementation of the ocean policy, including through maritime spatial planning, sea basin strategies and maritime regional and cross-border cooperation, ocean and marine data collection, the implementation of the European ocean observation and data network, as well as the improvement of ocean skills and literacy, and sharing of socio-economic and environmental data on the sustainable blue economy, and the implementation of the international ocean governance policy;

Amendment 126

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XV – point 1 – point j a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ja) support for a Fisheries Safety Net in order to support operators in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in case of crises and exceptional events that cause a significant disruption of markets and to stabilise fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic food markets. The Fisheries Safety Net shall provide compensation to fisheries and aquaculture operators for lost revenue or additional costs, as well as to permit compensation to recognised producer organisations and their associations that store fishery products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, provided that the products have been stored in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of that Regulation.

Amendment 127

Proposal for a regulation

Annex XIX a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
CFP minimum National financial envelopes
Article 10(2)(a)(II a) of the NRP Regulation allocates an amount of at least EUR 7.29 billion for the Common Fisheries Policy. This is the minimum amount Member States shall allocate from their National and Regional Partnership Plans’ envelope to support some CFP interventions. The EUR 7.29 billion minimum amount is to be distributed to Member States in a way that ensures fairness and continuity for the financing of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This has been done by determining, for each Member State, their respective share of the total European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund envelope for the period 2021-2027, and applying a pro-rata distribution of the minimum amount per Member State that reflects this share:
Austria – EUR 9 221 500
Belgium – EUR 55 260 000
Bulgaria – EUR 116 620 000
Croatia – EUR 334 630 000
Cyprus – EUR 52 590 000
Czechia – EUR 41 170 000
Denmark – EUR 275 860 000
Estonia – EUR 133 700 000
Finland – EUR 98 500 000
France – EUR 778 570 000
Germany – EUR 290 740 000
Greece – EUR 515 900 000
Hungary – EUR 51 750 000
Ireland – EUR 195 390 000
Italy – EUR 711 350 000
Latvia – EUR 185 110 000
Lithuania – EUR 84 000 000
Luxembourg1a – EUR –
Malta – EUR 29 960 000
Netherlands – EUR 134 440 000
Poland – EUR 703 350 000
Portugal – EUR 519 650 000
Romania – EUR 223 000 000
Slovakia – EUR 20 900 000
Slovenia – EUR 32 850 000
Spain – EUR 1 538 600 000
Sweden – EUR 159 100 000
Total: EUR 7 290 000 000
1a Luxembourg has opted out in the past three programming periods from support on fisheries, aquaculture and maritime activities.
Annex: declaration of input 1 paragraph

The rapporteur for opinion declares under his exclusive responsibility that he did not include in his opinion input from interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies, to be listed in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

Procedure pages

How the committees handled the text, and how their members voted on it.

Procedure – committee asked for opinion 1 paragraph
TitleEstablishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034
ReferencesCOM(2025)0565 – C10-0179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD)
Committee(s) responsible Date announced in plenaryBUDG 23.10.2025REGI 23.10.2025AGRI 23.10.2025
Opinion by Date announced in plenaryPECH 23.10.2025
Rapporteur for opinion Date appointedAndré Franqueira Rodrigues 16.1.2026
Discussed in committee17.3.202615.4.2026
Date adopted15.7.2026
Result of final vote+: –: 0:17 0 8
Final vote by roll call by the committee asked for opinion 3 paragraphs

17 · For

EPP
David Casa, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Marco Falcone, Niclas Herbst, Isabelle Le Callennec, Francisco José Millán Mon, Jessica Polfjärd
Patriots
Ton Diepeveen, Julie Rechagneux
Renew
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Asger Christensen, Emma Wiesner
S&D
Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Thomas Bajada, André Franqueira Rodrigues, Nicolás González Casares, Eric Sargiacomo

0 · Against

8 · Abstained

ECR
Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Sander Smit
ESN
Siegbert Frank Droese
Patriots
António Tânger Corrêa
The Left
Luke Ming Flanagan, Emma Fourreau
Greens
Isabella Lövin