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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-06-09"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Sustainable exploitation of Mediterranean fishery resources2
dcterms:Language	"el"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050609.5.4-016"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-06-09-Speech-4-0172
lpv:speaker	lp:Georgios Toussas2
lpv:spokenAs	member; TRAN (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Kommounistiko Komma Elladas (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; EUL/NGL (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-20--2006-12-31)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, we do not accept the proposal on the exploitation of Mediterranean fishery resources because it is unscientific. It tries to focus solely on taking measures to ban the use of fishing gear throughout the Mediterranean, whereas it is common knowledge that the burden on this sea's ecosystem is an extremely acute problem of marine pollution, as the result both of the careless use of pesticides and industrial pollution in general. We know full well that the composition and fishing potential in the Mediterranean are different, due to the different conditions which prevail and interact, resulting in different degrees of eutrophication and, consequently, of sizes of catch. That is why we emphasise that the levelling down approach taken in the proposal, which generalises reductions in their output, will have different consequences from one fisherman to another. When the above generalised bans are applied, they will have tragic consequences for certain areas. That is because, on the pretext of protecting fish stocks, the proposal reduces the fishing capacity, resulting in the immediate reduction and disappearance of income from fisheries for small and medium-sized fishing operations and, ultimately, a mass exodus from this occupation. The result of all the above measures being proposed will be the mass destruction of fishing communities and the abandonment of entire geographical areas, while aquaculture will hasten to cover the fishery deficit which is expected to be created and its interests will be strengthened for the benefit of large monopolies operating in this sector. Thus, the role of capital in fisheries will become stronger and its previous social and other historic characteristics will disappear. The monopolisation of fisheries will be reinforced, as will the profits of business groups, to the detriment of small and medium-sized fishing operations, the workers and the grass-roots classes, with painful consequences for the marine ecosystem and the environment in general. We believe that the policy of managing fishing capacity and the development of fisheries cannot be comprehended separately from the interests of small and medium-sized fishing operations. We consider that the development of fisheries must, at the same time, respect the ecosystem and the potential of each area, as well as the broader interests of the local society and economy, far from and contrary to the ambitions and interests of big business. All this must be incorporated into a more global plan which, using cooperatives of fishery producers as a lever, will make the most productive use of individual fishery potential. Within this framework, appropriate technical measures can be assessed and imposed which will be scientifically substantiated and will be considered necessary in order to maintain fish stocks, safeguard the productive potential of each area ..."@en1
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"(The President cut off the speaker)"1

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