Considerations on COM(2020)582 - Authorisation negotiations for the conclusion of a protocol to the Sustainable fisheries agreement with the Government of Liberia

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dossier COM(2020)582 - Authorisation negotiations for the conclusion of a protocol to the Sustainable fisheries agreement with the Government of ...
document COM(2020)582 EN
date September 25, 2020
 
(1) Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding a new protocol to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Liberia 6 .

(2) On 23 May 2017, the Republic of Liberia was notified of the possibility of being identified as a non-cooperating third country in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by Commission Decision 2017/C 169/12 under Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Negotiations for the conclusion of a protocol to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Liberia will only start once Commission Decision 2017/C 169/12 7 , is reversed.