The European Commission is proposing an increase of 15 % in the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for eastern Baltic cod, from 44.580 tonnes to 51.267 tonnes, and an increase of 9 % in the TAC on western Baltic cod, from 16.337 tonnes to 17.700 tonnes. The Eastern cod stock continues to benefit from strong recruitment, as well as improved discipline in the application of the multi-annual plan.