European Economic
and Social Committee
EU algae initiative
Tuairimí a glacadh on 26/04/2023 - Bureau decision date: 20/09/2022
Reference
NAT/882-EESC-2022
Opinion Type
Optional
Referral
Plenary session number
578
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Key points :
The EESC:
- welcomes the Commission Communication on creating a strong and sustainable EU algae sector;
- points out that in the context of creating an algae sector, it is necessary to increase confidence in products and pay more attention to ensuring they are safe;
- understands that there is a reasonable balance between macroalgae and microalgae in the Communication, but recommends examining how the freshwater part of the algae sector could bring benefits to certain Member States (those without a maritime coastline);
- recommends taking a more balanced and integrated approach to related sectors, making a clear distinction between the competences of the EU and of the Member States and, if need be, protecting the internal market from cheap imports.