1. 8 April 2011 Franz Lamplmair, Adviser, Dir. A DG MARE
FISHERIES
The CFP & the Reform 2012
8 April 2011
Franz Lamplmair, Adviser, Dir. A
DG MARE E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h

2. [results:]
Consultation
Green Paper April contributions - Synthesis report SEC(2010)428 (April 2010)
Thematic workshops organised by COM
Debates in institutions (Council, EP Hearings…)
Seminars, workshops, discussions and conferences
Meetings on discards 1 March – 3 May
High level meeting NL 8-9 March E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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3. Green paper – Analysis long term plans
[Les défis:]
Green paper – Analysis
long term plans
Fleet control, reform of subsidies (Axis IV)
RAC’s
BUT:
“…the objectives agreed in 2002… have not been met overall”
“viability of fisheries (ecological, économic, social) not guaranteed” E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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4. …and in particular: Landings -30% (1996 - 2006)
[Les défis:]
…and in particular:
Landings -30% ( )
Only 22% of stocks at MSY (out of 93)
35% overexploited, 43% outside safe biological limits
Reduction of medium size for over 20 ans
Reduction of production units
Job loss: - 31% since 2002 E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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5. The figure here shows that over-fishing and diminishing stocks has lead to declining catches in the last decade.
As you can see in the 50s and 60s catches where expanded by fishing more stocks and by introduction of more effective fishing technologies.
However, after all stocks were fully exploited in the 70s technological development has continued and we have now had several years of overexploitation leading to diminishing stocks, diminishing productivity and diminishing catches.
Again using the example of North Sea cod, in the 1980s we had total quotas in the order of ,000 tonnes and cod was the economical bread and butter of many North Sea communities. Now we are discussing quotas which are one tenth of this and cod is taken only as a by-catch in other fisheries.
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6. 5 structural problems (GP)
[Les défis:]
5 structural problems (GP)
Overcapacity
imprecise objectives, insufficient guidance for decisions
Decision-making favours short-term
Insufficient responsibility to industry
Poor compliance, lack of political will E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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7. Governance Improve decision making
[results:]
Governance
Improve decision making
Simplified, decentralised and long-term based
Stop micro-management: only rinciples at EU level, details at regional / national level, or by mandate (COM)
Ensure level playing field, Treaty compatibility
Involve industry (self-, co-management, results-based management
Industry to show that it acts responsibly in exchange of access (reverse burden of proof)
Already good examples, PO’s… E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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8. New challenges… economic, budgetary crisis MSFD and IMP
[Les défis:]
New challenges…
economic, budgetary crisis
MSFD and IMP
Lisbon Treaty – codecision
Markets – Consumers
External economic and environnemental pressures – fuel, climate change
 Continue ‘statu quo’ not an option! E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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9. Conservation Reduce overcapacity – individual shares
Continue & extend Long Term Plans
Eliminate discards
Coherence of objectives: MSY by 2015/2020, ecosystem approach, integrate policies (MSFD…)
Scientific advice, research, data collection E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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10. Environmental dimension
Coherence with other EU policies is a Treaty obligation
Basic objective – ecosystem approach
Marine Strategy Framework Directive “environmental pillar of IMP”, GES by 2020
CFP contributes with relevant instruments to MS’ obligations under environmental legislation (protection of marine habitats “Natura 2000”, “Birds” – directive, water framework directive)
Protection of sensitive habitats and (by-catch) species (cetaceans, shark-finning)
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11. Trade and markets External Dimension
CMO “fundamental pillar of CFP”, needs extensive revision and simplification
consistency with CFP, strengthen role of POs –
involve in management, access to resources, control
Labelling, certification and traceability
External Dimension
intrinsic part of CFP, bilateral and multilateral approach
Level playing field – e.g. MED, imports ! E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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12. Aquaculture Important supplier, strategic importance
[results:]
Aquaculture
Important supplier, strategic importance
Call for common approach :
- Common Market - competitiveness
- common standards / level playing field
- streamline / simplify framework for establishment…
Link to Maritime Policy (Spatial Planning)
Freshwater aquaculture E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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13. Subsidies Part of the problem Difficult budgetary situation
[results:]
Subsidies
Part of the problem
Difficult budgetary situation
Strict conditionality, orient towards CFP objectives
Coherence between funds, EU 2020 (smart, sustainable, inclusive growth, resource efficiency)
Priorities: innovation / research / resource protection / coastal development / aquaculture / transition, governance… E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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14. Reform « package » Basic regulation Common Market Organisation
[results:]
Reform « package »
Basic regulation
Common Market Organisation
Overarching Communication
External Dimension
Report on certain rules in current legislation
Fisheries Fund
timing: - adoption by COM before summer (except EFF) - adoption by EP / Council before 2013 E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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15. THANK YOU FISHERIES Date (mm/dd/yy) Fisheries Slide 15 E u r o p e a nC m i s M t A f d F h
Date (mm/dd/yy)
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16.  Main challenges for reform:
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 Main challenges for reform:
Regionalisation + industry involvement
Subsidies + sustainability
Overcapacity reduction - ITR’s?
Ecosystem approach + integration in “ocean policy”
CMO - Labelling, certification and traceability
Aquaculture - strategic dimension, MSP
External Dimension - multilateral - bilateral E u r o p e a n C m i s M t A f d F h
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17. Legal base & objectives
TFEU, Art. 3: exclusive competence for CFP (conservation)
TFEU Art. 4: shared competence for CFP (excluding conservation)
TFEU Art : Objectives of CAP/CFP are to
- increase productivity, optimal use of production factors
- ensure fair standard of living of people engaged in sector
- stabilise markets
- assure supplies
- ensure supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
and…
TFEU Art. 43: ordinary legislative procedure (except fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities)
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