# Generalised scheme of tariff preferences (GSP): rules for the application of the GSP scheme for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011

European Parliament procedure 2007/0289(CNS) (CNS - Consultation procedure, 6th term, committee DEVE / INTA). Stage: Procedure completed. 38 committee amendments tabled by 6 Members between 2008-04-18 and 2008-05-08.

## What the amendments focus on

The dossier concerns the Generalised Scheme of tariff Preferences (GSP) for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. The amendments address technical support for developing countries and LDCs, the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance, eligibility and graduation criteria, rules of origin including cumulation and the 'Everything But Arms' system, temporary withdrawal of preferences, and reporting on ratification of listed conventions.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre SCHAPIRA | France | PSE | 14 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28172.md |
| Kader ARIF | France | S&D | 12 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28137.md |
| Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL | Germany | PPE | 4 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/1055.md |
| David MARTIN | United Kingdom | S&D | 3 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/1403.md |
| Erika MANN | Germany | PSE | 3 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/1898.md |
| Filip KACZMAREK | Poland | PPE | 2 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/28280.md |

## Official source documents

- PE405.763: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-405.763+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN
- PE405.994: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-405.994+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2007-0289-CNS · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2007-0289-CNS.json

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