| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | PRES/13/583 (17.12.13) |
| Publication Date | 17/12/2013 |
| Content Type | Legislation, News |
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Main results of the Council: Concerning fisheries, the ministers reached a political agreement on 2014 fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks in EU and certain non-EU waters and on fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks in the Black Sea. For the general 2014 fishing opportunities, the levels of the stocks were agreed where possible on the basis of scientific advice and in line with the maximum sustainable yields (MSY). "We have reached a balanced compromise that allows for a number of stocks to reach maximum sustainable yield in 2015 ensuring the sustainable use of fishery resources and vitality of fisheries”, noted the President of the Council Vigilijus Jukna. As regards the Presidency compromise for the Black Sea, the main element endorsed by the Commission is a roll-over in the EU total allowable catches (TACs) in the Black Sea for turbot and sprat. Control, monitoring and data collection measures will be reinforced, and management approaches at the regional level developed. As regards agriculture, the Commission presented to the Council its proposal for a regulation on promotion measures for agricultural products. Most member states welcomed the proposal and acknowledged the fact that the current context, in which the EU agriculture is faced with a much more competitive environment, calls for a renewed policy of promotion. However many countries pointed out the need for the member states to be better involved in the process. Finally, the Council adopted the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform package and transitional CAP measures for 2014 following a first-reading agreement with the European Parliament. The CAP reform package includes regulations on direct payments, common organisation of the markets, rural development and financing of the CAP. With this adoption, the Lithuanian Presidency finalises the process initiated in 2011 and sets out the new rules for the CAP in the next seven-year period, in order to equip the European agricultural sector for the opportunities and challenges of the future. "The Common Agricultural Policy will continue to be a vital Union policy, allowing us to maintain a sustainable, productive and competitive agricultural sector, and a thriving countryside across the Union" said the President of the Council. The Council also adopted without discussion a number of items including: |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/agricult/140120.pdf |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
