Brussels, 28/06/2005 (Agence Europe) - The new Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) adopted by the Council on Monday (EUROPE 8977) is a “step in the right direction” as it should facilitate access to EU markets for poor countries. Nonetheless, the gains arising from the new regime “will be limited as many of Europe's protectionist measures have been maintained”, Oxfam International states. “Europe could and should do more to show its willingness to help poor people to trade...