For that reason, I voted in favour of subjecting the inclusion of the bluefin tuna in CITES Appendix I to the following conditions, as was finally approved: amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 introducing a general derogation for domestic trade; financial support from the European Union for the vessel owners that are affected; and tightening of controls and penalties to combat illegal, unregulated fishing.
Din acest motiv, am votat în favoarea includerii tonului roşu în apendicele I la CITES cu următoarele condiţii, aşa cum a fost aprobată în final: amendarea Regulamentului (CE) nr.