Since the withdrawal of preferences may be decided now not only on the basis of economic considerations, as before, but also on the basis of violations of principles laid down in the conventions listed in Annex III, the consultation with the civil society (including social partners such as Trade Unions) and the other EU institutions (including the European Parliament) is obligatory.
Since the withdrawal of preferences may be decided now not only on the basis of economic considerations, as before, but also on the basis of violations of principles laid down in the conventions listed in Annex III, the consultation with the civil society (including social partners such as Trade Unions) and the other EU institutions (including the European Parliament) is obligatory.