European maritime policy: two years of integration

The European Union’s integrated maritime policy is two years old. The first two years have seen intensive work to lay the foundations for the sustainable development of Europe’s maritime sectors, a development process that combines economic growth, the welfare of coastal populations and respect for the marine environment. The concept has gained ground at every level of power and in all maritime sectors. The Commission reviews its progress in a 2009 Communication.

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ESO: Background information: The Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU – priorities for the next Commission http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-the-integrated-maritime-policy-for-the-eu-priorities-for-the-next-commission/

European Commission: Report - Progress report on the EU's integrated maritime policy http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:DKEY=502415:EN:NOT

European Commission: DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: Maritime affairs: Maritime policy actions: Action plan http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/subpage_mpa_en.html

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