Enhancing Canary Islands - West Africa neighbourhood policies

31.5.2016

Question for written answer E-004381-16
to the Commission
Rule 130
Gabriel Mato (PPE)

The EU has in recent years pursued neighbourhood policies with third countries on or close to its borders. These have included policies between the Canary Islands and West Africa, owing to their geographical proximity.

The Canary Islands insist that these policies be enhanced as they are key to strengthening the region.

1. Has the Commission assessed the impact in recent years of Canary Islands-West Africa policies?

2. Does it feel that they should be enhanced?

3. What form does it think this should take?