in the following periods vs at the later stages

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the following periods' is used when referring to time periods that come after the current one, while 'at the later stages' is used to indicate a point in time that is further along in a process or development.

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in the following periods

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to time periods that come after the current one.

This phrase is used to indicate time periods that follow the current one. It is often used in academic or historical contexts.

Examples:

In the following periods, the economy experienced rapid growth.
We will discuss the implications of these changes in the following periods.

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Buying-in may take place only in the following periods:
In order to qualify for that derogation, the plants shall be introduced into the Community, in the following periods:
Member States may apply the derogations mentioned in Article 1 to plants imported into the Community in the following periods:
Since the production capacity remained almost unchanged, the capacity utilisation mirrored the development of the production volume. Capacity utilisation significantly increased by 5 % between 2010 and 2011, remaining almost unchanged in the following periods.
In the following periods investments remained at a similar level and continued to cover mainly maintenance.
In the following period (2007-2011), the Commission foresees maintaining the global saving at this level, while from 2008 the switch between heading 1a and 1b will be stabilised at EUR 308 million.
The undertakings concerned participated in the infringements for the following periods:
2. Buying-in may take place only in the following intervention periods:
Buying-in may take place only in the following intervention periods:
This was evidenced by the fact that the main deteriorations took place between 2008 and 2009, i.e. in the year that the crisis hit, while the trend was less sharp in the following period.
(3) The undertakings concerned participated in the infringements for the following periods:
The reduced daily rest period must amount to not less than 10 hours, and is to be compensated for by an equivalent increase in the following rest period.
Aid shall be granted solely on products delivered to the processing industry in the following delivery periods:
2. Aid shall be granted solely on products delivered to the processing industry in the following delivery periods:
Arable land that is ploughed or otherwise tilled in autumn and is not sown or covered during winter with any plant residues, remaining bare until the pre-seeding or seeding agro-technical operations in the following spring period.
However, where those checks reveal a significant degree of non-compliance with Regulation (EC) No 21/2004, those rates shall be increased in the following annual inspection period.
Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods specified below.
The Commission shall calculate the quantity remaining, which shall be added to the quantity available in respect of the following period of the quota period referred to in Article 1.
The Commission shall calculate the quantity remaining, which shall be added to the quantity available in respect of the following period of the quota period referred to in Article 1.
The Commission shall calculate the quantity remaining, which shall be added to the quantity available in respect of the following period for the same year.

Alternatives:

in the subsequent periods
in the upcoming periods
in the following time frames
in the succeeding periods
in the subsequent stages

at the later stages

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a point in time that is further along in a process or development.

This phrase is used to refer to a later point in a process or development. It is often used in discussions about progress or stages of a project.

Examples:

At the later stages of the project, we will focus on implementation.
It is important to consider these factors at the later stages of development.

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This the rapporteur helps following this up through a few amendments at the later stage.
In order to guarantee airBaltic's return to profitability, a comprehensive set of initiatives covering revenues, operations, network, fleet and overall organisation were developed at the later stage (the reShape plan).
Such harmonisation should be proposed by the Commission at a later stage.
Other institutions may be invited to join the committee at a later stage.
I would imagine that we will be able to discuss the quite specific problem which is the subject of this amendment with the Council at a later stage.
The January 2011 FAC held an exchange of views on freedom of religion or belief and agreed to return to the subject at a later stage.
An EEA EFTA Member State should, however, have the possibility to insert the stars at a later stage if need be.
However, at a later stage the Commission present updated estimates and propose the corresponding changes to the proposals for new agreements.
An EU country that wishes to adopt the euro at a later stage can do so, provided that it fulfils the convergence criteria.
I hope that we will have an opportunity to debate the outcome of the inquiry at a later stage.
At a later stage the Contracting Authority requested a new re-design for the Unitech building after some deficiencies were identified in the original design work.
If this is not possible, these genetic elements should preferably be removed from the GMO at a later stage, prior to its deliberate release or placing on the market.
The January 2011 FAC held an exchange of views on freedom of religion or belief and agreed to return to the subject at a later stage.
The classification (Strictly confidential, Confidential, Restricted) of any given document does not in itself exclude it from access by the public at a later stage.
Since these countries are about to join the EU and are committed to adopting the euro at a later stage, they should participate to the SEPA work and adapt their payment systems accordingly.
This issue is currently being discussed among G10 central banks, and the Eurosystem will consider at a later stage the opportunity to accept such collateral.
It is obvious that at a later stage the legal framework should be specified and we shall need a proactive and concerted strategy for a European youth policy.
Obviously, it is unfair to penalise the manufacturers of the base vehicle when they are not responsible for what happens to the vehicle at a later stage of its production.
Not providing the requested information on efficiencies at the notification stage does not preclude providing the information at a later stage.
Not providing the requested information on efficiencies at the notification stage does not preclude providing the information at a later stage.

Alternatives:

in the later stages
at a later point
at a later phase
in the subsequent stages
at a later time

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