European Parliament
Carl Schlyter (Verts/ALE ),
in writing.
(SV)
This legislation is based on the fundamental misconception that the aim of standardisation is to increase the competitiveness of businesses rather than to make life easier for consumers. What is more, it is only logical that industry should pay for standardisation itself if, indeed, it is only businesses that are to benefit. I therefore oppose the EU granting funding to this work, which should be self-financed through charges. I am thus voting against the proposal.

