The European Parliament adopted by 626 votes to 13, with 5 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2187/2005 as regards the prohibition of highgrading and restrictions on fishing for flounder and turbot in the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound.
Parliament adopted its position at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure (formerly known as the codecision procedure). The amendments adopted in plenary are the result of a compromise negotiated between the European Parliament and the Council.
The position at first reading amends the Commission’s proposal to ensure that the Regulation enters into force before the end of 2010. The Regulation shall apply from 1 January 2011.