Compensatory measures for the fishing fleet following the ruling by the CJEU suspending the agreement with Morocco

Question for written answer E-001965/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Carmen Crespo Díaz (PPE)

The ruling issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union annulling the trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco has caused serious concern to the Spanish fishing fleet, which regularly operates in Moroccan fishing grounds.

Furthermore, the suspension of these agreements entails a loss of income for the fishing fleet not to say a further reduction in fishing possibilities for a sector already affected by the crisis and the cut in days and quotas set by the European Commission itself.

In view of the above:

• 1.What timetable is the Commission setting itself for negotiations with Morocco with a view to finding a solution for the fisheries sector?
• 2.What action will the Commission take in response to the CJEU ruling on the agreement with Morocco?
• 3.What compensatory aid will it provide for the European fishing fleet affected by the suspension of the agreement?

Submitted: 4.10.2024