System of generalised tariff preferences (GSP): extension of the validity of the current scheme to 31 December 2013

The Committee on International Trade adopted the report drafted by Helmut SCHOLZ (GUE/NGL, DE) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011.

It recommended that the European Parliament adopt its position at first reading, under the ordinary legislative procedure, taking over the Commission proposal.