EMM News Explorer: Maria Damanaki

[-said]: We say much and do little. We agree to timetables we do not keep. Hence we have created the image of a state that is systematically unreliable,

japantoday 06-FEB-12

[-warned]: once more because they [Greek unions and social partners] cannot a agree on a rational proposal to reduce labor costs,

kathimerini 10-JAN-12

[-said]: The Commission has very specific demands, and they are reasonable in my view. We may not like them as Greeks, but they are reasonable,

kathimerini 10-JAN-12

[said that:]: we have to appear determined to move forward.

kathimerini 10-JAN-12

[-said]: There is a sense that the European institutions have done their job and that they are now waiting for results from Greece,

phantis 10-JAN-12

[said:]: there is light at the end of the tunnel,

phantis 10-JAN-12

[-admitted that]: The dilemmas are not set by [German Chancellor Angela] Merkel or by [French President Nicolas] Sarkozy, or by [European Commission President Jose Manuel] Barroso, or by the Europeans, but by life itself. The euro is not a taboo for Greece, nor should it be taken for granted. The euro ought to be a conscious, political choice, which includes taking responsibility for the unpleasant decisions that go with it. We can't have the delusion that we will remain in the euro -- and this is what the vast majority of G

kathimerini 10-JAN-12

[-told]: I hope that our fishermen will be happy, since there were a lot of stocks where we had increases,

alertnet 17-DEC-11

[-said]: The vote of the European Parliament sends a strong message to the Moroccan government that it would need to engage for a better agreement on all these issues,

europeanvoice 14-DEC-11

[said:]: Europe urgently needs new far-sighted strands of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in a new low-carbon

europa 25-NOV-11

[said:]: Europe urgently needs new far-sighted strands of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in a new low-carbon ‘blue economy’. Emerging maritime industries have every chance to become one of the pillars of Europe 2020 strategy for growth and jobs. The collaborative platform offered through our Integrated Maritime Policy can help make the Atlantic region internationally renowned for its maritime excellence.

worldmaritimenews 25-NOV-11

[-said]: We must help fishermen to market their products. Let’s get more from the fish we catch: catch less, earn more,

epc 16-NOV-11

[ said]: absolutely necessary,

epc 16-NOV-11

[-said]: There are fewer and fewer fish in the sea,

epc 16-NOV-11

[-said]: The main problem in the aquaculture sector is that there are too many rules,

ansamed 09-NOV-11

[-explained]: Aquaculture is a sector growing strongly in the world, reaching 10-12% in countries such as China or Vietnam, which then export to Europe,

ansamed 09-NOV-11

[-explained]: We can stimulate the sector and avoid environmental damage, for example through special planning and avoiding the concentration of installations,

ansamed 09-NOV-11

[said:]: These success stories show that European tax payers' money can create sustainable growth, jobs and enforce the social cohesion in coastal areas of the Union. I am very pleased for this efficient use of European Commission funds.

europa 03-NOV-11

[said:]: Our proposals cornerstones are long-term management of stocks and reliable scientific data to base our decision on.

examiner 28-SEP-11

[said:]: This proposal takes care of the Baltic Sea fish stocks to preserve them for the benefit of current and future generations. We are trying to manage them in a responsible manner in line with the principles of our reform. Reaching our targeted Maximum Sustainable Yield will lead not only to healthier fish stocks, but also to better income and more jobs for the fisheries sector.

nieuwsbank 15-SEP-11

[-said]: IUU fishing is a criminal activity and we have the duty to make everything possible to stop this practice,

javno 08-SEP-11

[ said]: IUU fishing is a criminal activity, and we have the duty to make everything possible to stop this practice,

finanznachrichten 07-SEP-11

[ said]: IUU fishing is a criminal activity, and we have the duty to do everything possible to stop this practice,[*]Today’s agreement will help us to do just that. By joining forces, we make it harder for culprits to get away with their dirty business.

worldmaritimenews 07-SEP-11

[ said]: This is illegal and that is why I launched the procedure against Greece,

kathimerini 25-JUL-11

[ said]: If no reform takes place, only eight stocks of our 136 will be at sustainable levels after 10 years ... Our proposal is to change the system so that all catches are landed and counted against quotas,

voanews 20-JUL-11

[said:]: Action is needed now to get all our fish stocks back into a healthy state, to preserve them for present and future generations. Only under this precondition can fishermen continue to fish and earn a decent living out of their activities.

hri 14-JUL-11

[said:]: The second thing we need to do for sustainability is stop waste: discards, which can amount to 60 per cent of catches in some fisheries, undermine all our data collection efforts and are morally and environmentally unacceptable.

TheScotsman 14-JUL-11

[said:]: We have to manage each stock wisely, harvesting what we can, but keeping the stock healthy and productive for the future. This will bring us higher catches, a sound environment and a secure seafood supply. If we get this reform right, fishermen and coastal communities will be better off in the long run. And all Europeans will have a wider choice of fresh fish, both wild and farm-produced.

icWales 14-JUL-11

[said:]: Our children will only see fish in pictures, not on their plates — so we can prepare the change, co-operate on the change and agree how we are going to meet the targets, but we need change.

examiner 14-JUL-11

[-said]: We cannot afford business as usual. Maybe in the years before it was easier for the Commission, for governments and for the sector to close our eyes,

euractiv 14-JUL-11

[-said]: If all stocks are exploited in a sustainable way, stock sizes would increase by about 70 percent; overall catches would increase by around 17 percent; profit margins could be multiplied by a factor of 3; return on investments would be 6 times higher and the growth value added for the industry would rise by almost 90 percent, equal to almost 3 billion Euros over the next decade,

xinhuanet_en 13-JUL-11

[-said]: Business as usual is not an option,

AP 13-JUL-11

[-said]: And all of us, as consumers, will end up with less fish on our plates,

javno 13-JUL-11

[-said]: My difficulties now begin, because we have to persuade the member state governments and the sector, because without their cooperation we have nothing. The negotiations will be very hard,

trust 13-JUL-11

[-told]: There is overfishing; we have 75 percent overfishing of our stocks and comparing ourselves to other countries we cannot be happy,

javno 13-JUL-11

[-said]: If we get this reform right, fishermen and coastal communities will be better off in the long run,

csmonitor 13-JUL-11

[ said]: We have to change,

csmonitor 13-JUL-11

[-said]: Maintaining the current level of subsidies would simply postpone the inevitable and would do this at a high cost to taxpayers,

upi 13-JUL-11

[said:]: Environmental, economic and social sustainability are equally important. All three are at serious risk if we do not take action. If we don’t turn the helm away from the present course, we will loose one fish stock after the other and only 9% of our stocks would be at sustainable levels by 2022. Moreover, many fleets would become unprofitable and we'd continue to face a steady need to subsidize the sector, perpetuating overcapacity - and hence overfishing. The worsening of conditions of fish stocks would l

europa 21-JUN-11

[-said]: Due to the exhaustion of the Spanish quota, I had to close the Spanish bluefin tuna fishery. I worked closely with the Spanish authorities and am pleased to hear that Spain had, in the meantime confirmed its voluntary cessation of fishing authorisations and has called all its purse seiners back to port on the evening of the 9 June 2011

europa 10-JUN-11

[said:]: I have taken the message, but also you have to take a message, and I would like to tell you that the problem has not been solved yet, so the fish campaign is not over. We have to insist and try and try.

euronews 31-MAY-11

[said:]: Illegal fishing is said to be worth EUR10 billion euro per year worldwide. It is a criminal activity which negatively affects the global economy, disrupts marine ecosystems, and damages fisheries communities and consumers. Without respect for the rules in EU waters and beyond, there can be no sustainable fisheries. Today marks a first step into a new era, the challenge now will be transferring this new science into day-to-day practice across Europe.

nieuwsbank 27-MAY-11

[said:]: Illegal fishing is said to be worth €10 billion euro per year worldwide. It is a criminal activity which negatively affects the global economy, disrupts marine ecosystems, and damages fisheries communities and consumers. Without respect for the rules in EU waters and beyond, there can be no sustainable fisheries. Today marks a first step into a new era, the challenge now will be transferring this new science into day-to-day practice across Europe. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Researc

europa 27-MAY-11

[-said]: The scenario of Greece being distanced from the euro is now on the table, as are ways to do this. I am obliged to speak openly. We have a historic responsibility to see the dilemma clearly,

irishsun 27-MAY-11

[-said]: The greatest achievement of post-war Greece, the euro and the country's European course are at risk,

mpa 26-MAY-11

[-told]: I applaud the initiative taken by the eight countries

Cor 23-MAY-11

[said:]: Ending this practice of throwing away edible fish is in the interest of fishermen and consumers. It has to happen, we cannot have consumers afraid to eat fish because they hate this problem of discards. 'People (in the fishing industry) feel insecure because this is a change. That is why they need incentives.

irishsun 08-MAY-11

[ said]: I am well aware that European citizens want better access to more sustainable fish through a reformed Fisheries Policy

europa 04-MAY-11

[said:]: I know that there are many here today who follow the discussion on discarding with some mistrust. Some among you think and have said so that the commission is showing a knee-jerk reaction to media hype in the UK when we say that we need to tackle this problem of discards once and for all.

guardian 03-MAY-11

[ said]: EU citizens’ money was well spent here,

cyprus 30-APR-11

[added:]: The Cyprus Republic is indeed an excellent example for absorbing our funds in a creative and beneficial way.

cyprus 29-APR-11

[-said]: There are problems everywhere, but I understand that due to the political past, here we need to be especially careful. The general position of the Commission is that these matters can be resolved to a degree with dialogue, respect to international justice and dedication a peaceful resolution of the differences.

cyprus 29-APR-11

[ said]: At the moment, the biggest challenge for European fisheries is to prepare and decide on the big reformation of the fisheries policy,

cyprus 29-APR-11

[ said]: For the European Union, matters concerning fishermen’s safety, the protection of our borders, are very important and these don’t just concern the Cyprus Republic, but the entire European continent,

cyprus 29-APR-11

[said:]: We can no longer allow even a small minority of fishermen to ignore the rules.

irishsun 12-APR-11

[-wrote]: The EU believes that, as long as this situation will last, this gives rise to grave concerns in a situation where bluefin tuna is already under serious threat,

trust 31-MAR-11

[stated:]: This is the beginning of a promising journey and I am delighted to launch today the first step of cooperation with the EIB and the IMO in the field of maritime affairs in the Mediterranean. The European Union and the international community must work together towards building a better future for the peoples of the Mediterranean through maritime growth that would generate sustainable jobs and prosperity.

ansamed 22-MAR-11

[-told]: It is simply not sustainable to pursue a management policy that forced Europe's fishermen to dump up to 1m tonnes of perfectly healthy fish back into the sea, dead, annually, when 80% of EU fish stocks are either over-exploited or under threat of imminent collapse.

guardian 01-MAR-11

[-said]: And it is a distortive answer if it leads to social degradation,

javno 25-FEB-11

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