Mariann Boel Proposal Quotations

Our proposal is clearly targeting helping developing countries, ... This is the first full- fledged proposal on market access.

Our proposal is clearly targeting helping developing countries,

We are confident that our revised proposal is fully in conformity with the ruling of the WTO arbitrators, ... It was always our intention that the level of protection would not change under our new import regime.

Despite our efforts, we were not able to come to an agreement with our partners. Nor did they present an alternative proposal of their own. Time is now running out for the introduction of the tariff-only regime by the beginning of next year. This is why we are requesting a second round of arbitration today.

The EU has carefully analyzed the (first WTO) arbitration award, revised its proposal accordingly, and initiated consultations with our Latin American and ACP partners on this basis,