Sri Lanka embassy in Brussels stresses need to reapply for GSP Plus
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The Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels said that a revised European Union Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) will renew the EU's preferential scheme from 1 January 2027.
This follows warnings from the EU that enacting the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act could jeopardise Sri Lanka's continued access to GSP Plus trade concessions.
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How the story developed
- EThis storyThe Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels noted the EU will renew its preferential scheme in 2027.
- සිThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya scheduled electorate and Colombo protests demanding the withdrawal of security bills.
- EதThe Speaker announced the Supreme Court cleared the terrorism bill subject to specific committee amendments.
- தMinister Lal Kantha announced the government will repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act this year.
