Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

22.4.2026 A9-0147/140

Amendment 140

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(36) The Commission should report regularly to the European Parliament and to the Council on the effects of the scheme under this Regulation through the relevant institutional committees. By 1 January 2030, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the mid-term application of this Regulation and assess the need to review the scheme. The report is necessary to analyse the impact of the scheme on the development, trade and financial needs of beneficiaries as well as on bilateral trade and on the Union's tariff income, with particular attention to the sustainable development goals.

(36) The Commission should report regularly to the European Parliament and to the Council on the effects of the scheme under this Regulation through the relevant institutional committees. By 1 January 2030, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the mid-term application of this Regulation and assess the need to review the scheme. The report is necessary to analyse the impact of the scheme on the development, trade and financial needs of beneficiaries as well as on bilateral trade and on the Union’s tariff income, with particular attention to the impact of the scheme on trade flows, development and the interests of Union industry.

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/141

Amendment 141

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1 a. For products from sensitive sectors of the Union economy, in particular steel, chemicals, automotive, machinery and textiles, tariff preferences referred to in Article 7 shall be suspended, in respect of products of a GSP section originating in a standard GSP beneficiary country, when the average value of Union imports of such products over three consecutive years from that country exceeds 10 % of the total value of Union imports of the same products from all GSP beneficiary countries.

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/142

Amendment 142

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) it has ratified all the conventions listed in Annex VI (the 'relevant conventions') and the Commission has not identified, based on available information, in particular the most recent available conclusions of the monitoring bodies under those conventions, a serious failure to effectively implement any of those conventions;

(b) it demonstrates respect for fundamental human and labour rights as reflected in the core conventions of the International Labour Organization and the main United Nations human rights instruments, without being required to ratify and effectively implement all conventions listed in Annex VI, in particular those relating primarily to climate and environmental protection or governance;

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/143

Amendment 143

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) it gives a binding undertaking to maintain ratification of the relevant conventions and to ensure the effective implementation thereof, accompanied by a plan of action for the effective implementation of the relevant conventions;

(d) it gives a binding undertaking to maintain ratification of the core human and labour rights conventions and to ensure the effective implementation of those core conventions, accompanied by a plan of action for the effective implementation of the relevant conventions;

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/144

Amendment 144

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) it accepts without reservation the reporting requirements imposed by any of the relevant conventions and gives a binding undertaking to accept regular monitoring and review of its implementation record in accordance with the provisions of the relevant conventions;

(e) it accepts the reporting requirements imposed by the core human and labour rights conventions and gives a binding undertaking to participate in regular monitoring and review with respect to those conventions;

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/145

Amendment 145

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. In drawing their conclusions concerning effective implementation of the relevant conventions, the Commission and where appropriate the European External Action Service shall assess the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies, as well as, without prejudice to other sources, information submitted by the European Parliament or the Council as well as third parties, including governments and international organisations, civil society, and social partners.

3. In drawing their conclusions concerning effective implementation of the relevant conventions, the Commission and, where appropriate, the European External Action Service shall assess the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies, as well as, without prejudice to other sources, information submitted by the European Parliament or the Council and by governments or international organisations. Information submitted by private actors, including civil society organisations and social partners, may be taken into account where it is accurate and reliable but shall not create any special complaint, control or co-decision rights.

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22.4.2026 A9-0147/146

Amendment 146

Markus Buchheit

on behalf of the ESN Group

Report A9-0147/2022

Bernd Lange

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

(COM(2021)0579 – C9-0364/2021 – 2021/0297(COD))

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. The special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance shall be withdrawn temporarily, in respect of all or of certain products originating in a GSP+ beneficiary country, where that country does not respect its binding undertakings as referred to in Article 9, points (d), (e) and (f), or the GSP+ beneficiary country has formulated a reservation which is prohibited by any of the relevant conventions or which is incompatible with the object and purpose of that convention as established in Article 9, point (c).

1. The special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance shall be withdrawn temporarily, in respect of all or of certain products originating in a GSP beneficiary country, where that country does not respect its binding undertakings as referred to in Article 9, points (d), (e) and (f), with regard to the core human and labour rights. Non-compliance with other conventions listed in Annex VI, in particular those relating primarily to climate and environmental protection or governance, shall not in itself constitute a sufficient ground for temporary withdrawal.

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