The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (EPP-ED, ES) by 409 votes in favour with 167 against with 79 abstentions, voting to approve the fisheries agreement with Morocco. (Please see the summary dated 03/05/2006.) In addition, a new recital states that the Community financial contribution should also be used for the development of coastal populations living on fishing in Morocco and Western Sahara and the creation of small and medium-sized local firms in the fisheries sector.