Grünbuch der Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften: Reform der Gemeinsamen Fischereipolitik Ratsdok. 8977/09; KOM(2009) 163 endg.

This procedure concerns a Green Paper proposed by the European Commission to reform the Common Fisheries Policy. It aims to address the sustainability of fish stocks and the long-term viability of the fishing industry to ensure that marine resources are managed responsibly. This reform affects commercial fishing fleets, aquaculture operators, and environmental organizations across the EU, potentially changing how fishing quotas are set and how marine protected areas are managed.