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"en.20111117.17.4-388-500"2
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"I voted in favour of this report, which reaffirms our desire to make the Union a leader in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. I am convinced that, as the largest importer of fisheries products and the owner of one of the largest fleets in the world, the Union must set an example so as to mobilise the entire international community. Given that two-thirds of marine spaces are located on the high seas and do not come under any national jurisdiction, only a joint solution at global level can be effective. IUU fishing accounts for more than 15% of catches and threatens not only the sustainable management of marine resources but also the sector as a whole. However, the tools for combating this scourge already exist within the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the EU. I find it regrettable, therefore, that the only thing that should be missing today is the political will to apply these tools universally and responsibly. It is up to us alone to take action today to preserve our oceans. Everyone needs to contribute to this effort: the member countries of the FAO by honouring their commitments, but also the public by consuming these dwindling resources responsibly."@en1
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