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Objection to GSP+ status for the Philippines

Summary

The European Parliament objects to granting the Philippines special trade preferences (GSP+) due to concerns regarding illegal fishing and human trafficking.
10 18.12.2014
Other
trade
economy
fisheries
environment
human rights
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament objects to the Commission's decision to grant special trade preferences to the Philippines.
  • The legal framework allows the Commission to grant special incentives for sustainable development, but this power is being contested in this instance.
  • There are serious concerns regarding the Philippines' potential status as a non-cooperating country in the fight against illegal fishing.
  • The Parliament highlights reports of human trafficking and labor exploitation, particularly affecting women and children, which contradicts the requirements for special trade status.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 19 August 2014 amending Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences
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