Generalised scheme of tariff preferences (GSP): reinstatement of tariff preferences for Myanmar/Burma

The European Parliament adopted by 504 votes to 95, with 8 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 552/97 temporarily withdrawing access to generalised tariff preferences from Myanmar/Burma.

Parliament adopted its position at first reading taking over the Commission proposal.

It should be noted that Parliament rejected all amendments proposed in plenary by the Greens/EFA and GUE/NGL groups.