EU approves temporary trade measures for Ukrainian products
Decision
The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal and amendments on temporary trade‑liberalisation measures for Ukrainian products, as recorded in adopted text P9_TA(2024)0154 and linked to report A9-0077/2024 under procedure 2024/0028(COD). Parliament rejected a separate proposal to reject the Commission proposal and approved a request to refer the matter back to the committee, decisions taken by a majority of the votes cast.
What Changes
The adopted text supplements trade concessions under the EU/Euratom/Ukraine Association Agreement by introducing temporary trade‑liberalisation measures applicable to Ukrainian products, reflecting the Commission proposal and the Committee on International Trade report. The report was tabled by rapporteur Sandra Kalniete and the plenary adopted the Commission’s text.
Who Is Affected
The measures apply to Ukrainian products covered by the EU/Euratom/Ukraine Association Agreement and concern the European Union, Euratom and their Member States.
Sources
Official Documents
- Wednesday, 13 March 2024 - Strasbourg Plenary approved the Commission proposal and amendments on temporary trade-liberalisation for Ukrainian products under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, rejected the motion to reject, and approved referral back to committee.
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