Regrettably, and contrary to the wishes expressed by Parliament in its resolution P6_TA‑(2004)0024 (Paragraph 21), the Commission did not begin the consultation process on the first GSP implementing regulation sufficiently in advance to enable the partner countries, civil society representatives and the EU Institutions, including the European Parliament, to take part and be fully consulted within a reasonable timescale.
Regrettably, and contrary to the wishes expressed by Parliament in its resolution P6_TA‑(2004)0024 (Paragraph 21), the Commission did not begin the consultation process on the first GSP implementing regulation sufficiently in advance to enable the partner countries, civil society representatives and the EU Institutions, including the European Parliament, to take part and be fully consulted within a reasonable timescale.