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"Mr President, the reform plans receive my approval. They focus on fleet control and enforcement, with good reason. Making cuts hurts, but it also opens up new opportunities. EU resources must be deployed with a view to promoting viable economic activities. Concerning control and enforcement, I share your view about international uniform control on a level playing field.
I have a few critical comments to make. First of all, it is beyond me why the Commission wants to allow EU countries to fish for ‘free’ species in the North Sea without any restrictions. That is just asking for trouble. What is required here is a balance. Secondly, you claim that, in principle, the polluter pays. This is indeed stated in the document and is also correct, but we must, however, not lose touch with the facts or reality. We must not get fishermen to foot the bill for natural phenomena. Next I would like to turn my attention to the multi-annual programme: I have no objections to it, as long as we remember the lessons from the past. I would urge you to use effective assessments and minimise red tape.
Finally, these are proposals aimed at striking a balance between market forces and the environment. This is European policy.."@en1
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