This report is the European Commission’s second report to the European Parliament and the Council as required under Article 14(2) of Directive 2014/89/EU establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (the ‘MSP Directive’). The document provides an overview of progress made by the Member States in implementing the MSP Directive since 2021.
The report focuses on:
• progress made by the Member States in terms of adopting, reviewing and updating their maritime spatial plans (MSPs);
• implementation of the MSP Directive’s key planning requirements, including the ecosystem-based approach, consideration of environmental, economic, social and safety aspects, land–sea interactions, coherence with other policies, stakeholder involvement, use of data, and cooperation within the EU and with third countries;
• emerging patterns, as well as differences between and challenges common to the Member States, as maritime spatial planning moves from the initial adoption phase to subsequent planning cycles.