European Parliament
Muscardini (UEN ),
in writing
(IT)
Although I voted in favour, I consider that the new GSP should contain:
A reference to the fight against drugs as an ‘integral part’ of sustainable development
. In particular it is important to link the reference to the fight against drugs with the new GSP+ regime. There would indeed be a risk that the current beneficiaries of the ‘drugs regime’ would see the efforts made in the fight to establish alternative crops frustrated in the event that they could no longer enjoy the benefits of the GSP.
An explicit reference to the expiry of the Multifibre Agreement and the impact that this will have on the textile sector.
On the basis of this reference it will then be possible to seek differentiated treatment for textiles within the context of discussions on the new regulations.
An non-binding reference to the sections of the Common Customs Tariff
as the basic criterion for applying graduation. The sections are in fact referred to only by way of example in the current wording.
A reference to regional accumulation of origin
. Transparent and effective rules of origin are important in order to prevent fraudulent exploitation of the system especially through triangular trading operations.
An explicit reference to greater effectiveness of safeguards and measures to combat fraud
Not least, moreover, we should like the incoming Commission finally to examine the application of special clauses for workers and to commit itself to eliminating the scourge of child labour, even by resorting to economic sanctions.

