European Parliament voted on Ruissen’s report on the 20th November 2023, with 487 voters for and 19 against.

The report is available here, alongside the votes and texts adopted.

SEG welcomes this report, echoing the view that the Eel Regulation is ‘a good, holistic instrument’ and that full implementation by member states is needed.

The report is available in full below, including an explanatory statement and summary of facts and findings.

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REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel

10.11.2023 – (2023/2030(INI))

Committee on Fisheries – Rapporteur: Bert-Jan Ruissen                                                                                                             

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REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel | A9-0353/2023 | European Parliament

REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (2023/2030(INI)) Committee on Fisheries Rapporteur: Bert-Jan Ruissen