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

2010/0140(COD)

The European Parliament adopted by 598 votes to 5, with 16 abstentions, a legislative resolution 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 adopted its position at first reading, under the ordinary legislative procedure, taking over the Commission proposal.