European Parliament
Lorenzo Fontana  (EFD ),
in writing.
(IT)
Whilst the regional convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin provides a specific and clearly detailed set of rules, it contains some critical points that I do not believe should be underestimated. The text does not provide for a guarantee system capable of ensuring that the competent authorities of the North African States involved in the agreement comply with the rules. It also does not provide for any dispute settlement mechanisms. Moreover, the complete absence of any review or revision clauses for the convention should be noted. That is why I voted against.

