1. Outermost regions and EU Maritime Policy
Reinhard Priebe
DG MARE European Commission Brussels, 15 May 2008

2. Synthesis
Aim of the workshop: clarify relation between this new approach and the specificities of OR
Many contributions from the audience
“Volonté de concrétiser”
Main outcomes of the discussions: a lot of experience already exits in the field of maritime affaires

3. Maritime Policy New policy concept Not specific designed for OR
Based upon exisiting financial instruments

4. Main topics of discussion
Governance
Sectorial policies
Sustainable co-development

5. Governance The regional dimension specific to each OR
Need for diferentation rather than overall approach to OR
Need to involve all stakeholders
Potentialities for networking
Relation with third countries
The success of surveillance activities relies on it.

6. Maritime transport and ports
Energy
Fisheries
Migration
Research
Sectorial policies
To what extent there should be special arrangements for OR?
What does an integrated approach really means?
Need for clarification from the EU on particular issues (Integrated Management of Coastal Zones and maritime spatial planning…)

7. Research Lots of experience and on-going activities
Focused on OR specificities
Maritime Research Strategy (June-08)

8. Sustainable co-development
Maritime Policy is a tool to integrate OR in their region
Request from the third countries to exchange good practices on maritime affairs

9. Conclusions
OR provide global dimension to EU Maritime Policy (5 million km2)
Lots of experience from OR
Those on the terrain would like to see more concrete actions from the EU.