Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-11-17-Speech-4-375-500"
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"I voted in favour of the report on illegal fishing at the global level, because its aim is beyond dispute. Illegal fishing unfairly competes with legal fishing and also often goes hand in hand with serious social conditions. There is no international framework today in which to share common standards. It is therefore vital for the European Union to become a proactive force in the bodies to which it belongs. During the forthcoming debates on the common fisheries policy, I will, however, be keeping a close eye on the issue of sanctions, which is raised in this report. Indeed, the resolution recommends withdrawing European subsidies for those who breach the rules. This proposal will need to be discussed with local players before it is taken any further. The entry into force of the point-based licence is also welcomed; I am unable to support this given the state of the current implementing arrangements. Furthermore, and in view of the UK Government’s recent decision to stop subsidising safety in the Channel, I made sure that it was spelt out in the report that the Union needs to improve its own operations, in particular, by creating a European coastguard, so as to ensure that our actions are more coordinated and effective."@en1
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