Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark

Wording as published by the EP, in English.

1. Amendment 2Rejected

   Paragraph 2 a (new)

   Tabled by Emma Fourreau, Per Clausen · The Left

   Added: 2a. Recalls that the EU and its Member States have a duty to protect and support Greenland, one of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) associated with the EU and an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, when it is threatened by another country such as the United States of America and the administration of President Trump; regrets the Commission’s weak reaction to the threats from President Trump;

2. Amendment 3Rejected

   Paragraph 11

   Tabled by Emma Fourreau · The Left

   … regarding the lack of precise scientific data about the state of fish Removed: stocks, which are assessed with limited data or using a precautionary approach; Added: stocks and the situation of several target fish populations, which has led to their assessment under a precautionary approach, or to the conclusion that their stock status is below the maximum sustainable yield or that they are being subjected to overfishing; regrets, in particular, the Removed: situation Added: overexploitation of the Northern prawn, targeted by both Greenland vessels and Community vessels …

3. Amendment 4Rejected

   Paragraph 32

   Tabled by Emma Fourreau · The Left

   32. Removed: Encourages Greenland to continue strengthening its already strong Added: Invites the EU and Greenland and other coastal states to continue their efforts to strengthen transparency and cooperation within the framework of regional fisheries management organisations and agreements between coastal states for the management of certain stocks; Added: reiterates the importance of following scientific recommendations, including regarding the effects of climate change, and of implementing an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management as well as improving decision-making processes within these organisations;

4. Amendment 5Rejected

   Paragraph 34

   Tabled by Emma Fourreau · The Left

   34. Removed: Recalls Added: Invites the EU to pursue detailed objectives within the framework of the joint communication of 13 October 2021 Added: entitled ‘A stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Removed: Arctic’; Added: Arctic’ as regards the sustainable management of living marine resources, the climate and the protection of the marine environment upon which fisheries depend; asks that the EU strengthen its efforts to this end;

5. Amendment 6Rejected

   Paragraph 34 a (new)

   Tabled by Emma Fourreau · The Left

   Added: 34a. Warns against the devastating impacts of offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction in Arctic regions, which pose major risks to fishing activities and threaten the fragile ecosystems of the Arctic;

6. Amendment 7Adopted

   Recital O

   Tabled by Gabriel Mato · PPE

   … Greenland, providing a livelihood for many; whereas it is essential to ensure Removed: that fishing practices do not harm marine ecosystems, particularly given that Added: sustainable fishing and to safeguard both the marine environment and the future of fisheries, based on the best available scientific advice; whereas it is essential to ensure that negative impacts of trawling on the marine ecosystem are minimised; whereas, according to ICES, the greatest physical disturbance of the seabed and benthic … distribution of corals, sponges and sea pens and the areas trawled6 ; Removed: whereas to safeguard both the marine environment and the future of fisheries, it is vital that all forms of trawling are conducted in a manner that minimises damage to the seabed; whereas according to the ex post and ex ante evaluation study, the …

7. Amendment 8Rejected

   Recital O

   Tabled by Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa +1 · PfE

   … economic sector for Greenland, providing a livelihood for many; whereas it is Removed: essential to ensure that fishing practices do not harm marine ecosystems, particularly given that according to ICES, the greatest physical disturbance of the seabed and benthic habitats in the Greenland Sea ecoregion is caused by mobile bottom-contacting fishing gear and there is a considerable overlap between the distribution of corals, sponges and sea pens and the areas trawled6 ; whereas to safeguard both the marine environment and the future of fisheries, it is vital that all forms of trawling are conducted in a manner that minimises damage to the seabed; Added: important that trawling is carried out in a way that minimises the impact on the seabed without damaging the socio-economic model for fishing and fishers; whereas according to the ex post and ex ante evaluation study, the … on ecosystems, mean that bycatch levels and impacts on ecosystems are minimal; Removed: 6 See the reports ICES reports entitled ‘Greenland Sea Ecosystem Overview’ (2023) and ‘Greenland Sea Ecoregion – Fisheries Overview’ (2024).