Considerations on COM(2022)423 - Conclusion of a Protocol implementing the fisheries agreement with Mauritius (2022-2026)

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dossier COM(2022)423 - Conclusion of a Protocol implementing the fisheries agreement with Mauritius (2022-2026).
document COM(2022)423 EN
date July 10, 2023
 
(1) In accordance with Council Decision [XXX] of […] 5 , the Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius (2022-2026) (hereinafter: ‘the Protocol’) was signed on […], subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) The objective of the Protocol is to enable the European Union and Mauritius to work more closely on promoting cooperation in the field of ocean economy, aquaculture, sustainable development of the oceans, maritime spatial planning, marine energy and marine environment, the development of maritime policy and blue economy, while contributing to decent working conditions in the fisheries sector.

(3) The Protocol should be approved on behalf of the Union.

(4) Article 9 of the Agreement establishes a Joint Committee responsible for monitoring its application. Furthermore, pursuant to the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain amendments to the Protocol. The Union’s position on amendments that are proposed to the Protocol should be established by the Council. The Commission should approve the proposed amendments on behalf of the Union, unless a number of Member States constituting a blocking minority, in accordance with Article 16(4) of the Treaty on European Union, object to them.

(5) The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 6 of the European Parliament and of the Council and delivered an opinion on [insert date].