The Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

This resolution approves a new protocol for the EU's fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea-Bissau, running from 2024 to 2029. The aim is to improve fisheries cooperation, ensure sustainable fishing, and support the development of Guinea-Bissau's fisheries sector.

The agreement affects EU fishing fleets seeking access to Guinea-Bissau's waters and the local communities in Guinea-Bissau. It aims to ensure that EU fishing activities benefit both parties, with increased financial contributions from the EU to Guinea-Bissau.

Key changes include an increase in the EU's annual financial contribution and a shift from measuring fishing effort to setting catch limits. The protocol also introduces new social provisions for seafarers and references sustainable small-scale fisheries guidelines.

The agreement aims to boost local processing and food security by encouraging more fish to be landed in Guinea-Bissau. It also seeks to improve transparency in the sector and combat illegal fishing activities.