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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-03-07"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU strategy for the Atlantic region (debate)2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110307.20.1-129-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-03-07-Speech-1-131-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Pat the Cope Gallagher2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PECH (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 member_of_the_bureau; ALDE (2009-07-20--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Special committee on the policy challenges and budgetary resources for a sustainable European Union after 2013 (2010-06-17--2011-06-30)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 chair; Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 substitute; REGI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I strongly support what is being done at EU level to establish a cohesive strategy for the Atlantic region. The following five EU Member States border the Atlantic: Britain, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal. On top of that, economically and environmentally, it is vital that the coastal regions of Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are included in any strategy. The Atlantic strategy must focus on encouraging the economic development of the Atlantic islands and coastal regions. The Atlantic region is one of the world’s richest and most underdeveloped areas in terms of wind and wave energy. It is estimated that by 2050, up to 50% of Europe’s electricity supply could be provided by renewable energy generated off the Atlantic coast. Tourism and leisure facilities are also a major economic asset for the regions along the Atlantic Arc. There remains enormous potential for growth in this area, including the development of strategically located marinas along the coast in each country. The maritime transport and port sector and the seafood sector, including aquaculture, would also benefit from deeper cooperation between the Member States along the Atlantic. Of course, an Atlantic strategy must also be consistent with the common fisheries policy, and the European Atlantic Area contains the most productive and prolific fishing grounds in EU waters. It also contains the major spawning grounds for mackerel, blue whiting, horse mackerel and hake. Member States’ cooperation in terms of marine safety, security and surveillance has improved in recent years. Given the broad expanse of the Arc, an integrated strategy will ensure better and more effective operations organised between Member States. Finally, this will result in better emergency-at-sea responses, including search and rescue, that know no geographical or political boundaries, and in improved surveillance at sea to combat organised crime and drug trafficking."@en1
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