Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-07-05-Speech-2-324"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-07-05"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Rules of origin in preferential trade arrangements2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050705.33.2-324"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-07-05-Speech-2-3252
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Martens2
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; EPP-ED (2004-08-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Christen Democratisch Appèl (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; FEMM (2004-09-08--2007-01-14)3 member; DEVE (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2004-09-16--2007-03-13)3 substitute; INTA (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". Mr President, when we talked about the system of trade benefits for developing countries back in March, we asked the Commission to review the rules of origin, mainly to promote better use of the scheme, and so we are pleased that it is in the process of doing just that. It kicked off in March and we can expect the final proposals this coming autumn. I have three questions to ask in this respect. The first concerns cumulation. The Commission has already indicated that it would like to enhance regional cumulation, which I consider extremely important, and that it would like to further develop cross-regional, or possibly, global cumulation. Can the Commission say any more about that at this stage? The second question concerns the use of the Generalised System of Preferences. The biggest benefits are mainly enjoyed by only a handful of countries, including China. The challenge we face is to incorporate the adjustments in such a way as to ensure that the countries that need this system the most will, and can, actually avail themselves of it. How does the Commission think it will achieve this? Does the Commission consider a lower regional cumulation threshold for the LDCs? I should like to finish off by saying a few words about the possibility of potential misuse and fraud, which is a real problem. It is hoped that readjustments can be made by simplifying the criteria of origin and simplifying administrative procedures, as well as by making the conditions for regional cumulation more flexible. A risk analysis had been provided for in this respect. I would like the Commission to tell us whether this analysis has now been carried out, and whether the Commissioner is able to comment on it."@en1

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