Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union: a European Vision for the Oceans and Seas - EC Green Paper
Article from: OGEL 4 (2006), in International Law & Regulations / Law of the Sea
Oceans and seas: Commission sets a new vision for Integrated Maritime Policy
ON june 7 th 2006, the European Commission published a Green Paper entitled, "Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European vision for the oceans and seas" asking citizens how they want to deal with oceans and seas and launching one of the largest consultation exercise in the EU's history. The audition responds to a growing awareness both of the vital role which the sea already plays as a driver of Europe's prosperity, and of its potential for providing more jobs and greater well-being. The results of this exercise will help the Commission define a new ...