Civil Society Dialogue on the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences

• Date: Monday, 8 June 2026, 10:00-11:30
• Location: WEBEX and J. Rey (BERL)

Meeting details

Registration closes on: 2 June at 12:00

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The Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security is organising this meeting to present and discuss with civil society the key features of the EU’s new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). The new GSP Regulation is foreseen to enter into force on 1 January 2027.

The GSP is a key tool through which the EU supports low- and lower middle-income countries in their pursuit of poverty reduction, economic growth and sustainable development. The EU unilaterally grants preferential access to the EU market to beneficiary countries by eliminating or reducing import tariffs.

We look forward to meeting you in person and online, and to hearing your views and questions. 

Speakers

Lead speaker

• Head of Unit – Bilateral relations in Trade and Sustainable Development, Generalised Scheme of Preferences, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Moderator

• Civil Society Coordination – Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission

Agenda

1. Presentation by the European Commission
2. Open discussion with civil society organisations

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport.

Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.