Imports of certain textile products from third countries: repeal

The European Parliament adopted by 679 votes to 9, with 8 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries.

Parliament adopted its position at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure taking over the Commission proposal.

The proposed Regulation seeks to repeal Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries applies to imports of textile products originating in third countries, with which the European Community has concluded bilateral agreements, signed protocols or made other arrangements.

In recent years, the European Union only maintained bilateral agreements on trade in textiles with Russia and Serbia. After Russia's accession to the WTO and the entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Serbia, Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 lost its main purpose and therefore, should be repealed.