Among other recommendations, the report calls on the Commission to finance the modernisation of inshore fishery vessels, bring forward specific educational and training programmes, "so as to encourage the entry of young professionals into the sector" and ensure that any new inshore fisheries legislation pays special attention to establishing and maintaining a "safety culture".
Dalībvalstu vadītāji plāno pievērsties arī sociālajiem jautājumiem, pārskatot un atjauninot ES Ilgtspējīgas attīstības stratēģiju.