Considerations on COM(2019)491 - Authorisation of opening of negotiations for conclusion of a Sustainable fisheries agreement and Protocol with the Government of Denmark and Home Rule Government of Greenland

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dossier COM(2019)491 - Authorisation of opening of negotiations for conclusion of a Sustainable fisheries agreement and Protocol with the ...
document COM(2019)491 EN
date October 23, 2019
 
A Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community on the one hand, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland, on the other hand (FPA) and a Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the FPA 10 was signed on 28 June 2007. Following the end of the validity of that Protocol, a new Protocol was signed and entered into application on 1 January 2016 11 . It will expire on 31 December 2020.


The FPA does not cover certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 12 . The fishing opportunities and financial contribution applicable as of 1 January 2021 should also be established following the impending expiry of the current Protocol. The Commission is therefore proposing the negotation of a new Agreement and Protocol that meets the needs of the Union fleet and is also in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.


Negotiations should accordingly be opened with a view to concluding a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Protocol with the Government of Denmark and the Home Rule Government of Greenland.