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REPORT (COM(2026)0348 – C100176/2026 – 2026/0189(COD)) 2026-09-07

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

Committee on International Trade · Rapporteur: Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

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Parliament's position at first reading on the proposed regulation on temporary trade-liberalisation measures for Armenian products takes over the Commission proposal without changes. The measures are preferential arrangements granted to Armenia for a limited period of two years, subject to conditions whose non-compliance can lead to temporary suspension. Safeguard measures can be imposed to deal with market disturbance caused by a surge of imports from Armenia; the Commission is asked to ensure these provisions are effectively implemented. The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development endorsed the proposal and asked for its suggestions to be incorporated, while regretting that its opinion was sought under unreasonable time limits and without prior consultation on the impacts.

Committee position. The Committee on International Trade adopts Parliament's position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal unchanged, and calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it substantially amends the proposal.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading and takes over the Commission proposal for a regulation on temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products.
  2. The Commission must refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.
  3. The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on International Trade to incorporate its suggestions into the motion for a resolution.
  4. AGRI Coordinators regretted that their opinion was sought under pressure of unreasonable time limits, without prior consultation or discussion on the impacts of the proposed measures.
  5. The preferential arrangements are granted to Armenia for a limited period of two years and are subject to conditions whose non-compliance could lead to temporary suspension.
  6. Safeguard measures could be imposed to deal with market disturbance due to a surge of imports originating in Armenia; the Commission should ensure effective implementation of these provisions.
  7. AGRI Coordinators expressed support and solidarity with Armenia and its people, who they said are unjustly penalised and threatened by hostile forces surrounding them.
  8. AGRI Coordinators endorsed the Commission's proposal, in line with the Comprehensive and enhanced Partnership Agreement between the Union and Armenia.
  9. The AGRI Committee approved this recommendation at its meeting of 2 September 2026.
  10. The rapporteur for opinion declares input received from interest representatives and representatives of third-country public authorities, listed under her exclusive responsibility.
  11. Where natural persons are identified by name, function or both, the rapporteur declares that Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 was submitted to them.

Who is affected

  • Armenia: preferential trade arrangements for a limited period, subject to conditions and possible suspension.
  • EU importers and markets: safeguard measures can be imposed if a surge of Armenian imports causes market disturbance.
  • The Commission: must implement the conditions and safeguard provisions effectively and re-consult Parliament on substantial changes.
  • The Committee on International Trade: asked to incorporate AGRI's suggestions into its motion for a resolution.

Figures and deadlines

  • two years — the limited period for which the preferential arrangements are granted to Armenia.
  • 14 July 2026 — date the AGRI Coordinators considered the proposal.
  • 2 September 2026 — date the AGRI Committee approved the recommendation.
  • 2 September 2026 — date of the Council representative's letter undertaking to approve Parliament's position.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 207(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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