Brussels, 15/04/2003 (Agence Europe) - On 12 May the Council should adopt, without discussion, a revision of the system of generalised preferences that will allow for the taking into account of economic crisis in a country before withdrawing customs preferences for their competitive products. In fact, on Monday, the Council approved an agreement concluded to this effect by the permanent representatives of the member states.
Enforced as of next 1 November, the revised regulation will permit...