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Report highlights need for stronger customs controls and cooperation to protect EU citizens and businesses
A European Commission report published today on customs controls at the EU’s external borders highlights the need for stronger controls and enhanced cooperation to help protect consumers and businesses in the EU internal market.
Read article European Commission 16 Jul 2026EU and Türkiye: a new agreement to strengthen customs cooperation
The European Commission welcomes today’s Decision adopted by the EU-Türkiye Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) to mutually recognise the respective Authorised Economic Operator programmes (AEO MRA).
Read article European Commission 10 Jul 2026European Commission’s Annual Tax Report (ART) provides latest insights into the revenue mix
The European Commission has presented its Annual Report on Taxation (ART), offering a detailed overview of taxation policies in all EU countries. This report assesses recent trends in EU tax systems and identifies ways to enhance compliance.
Read article European Commission 09 Jul 20269th Seminar of European Customs Chemists
The 9th Seminar of European Customs Chemists (9SECC) took place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 1 to 3 July 2026 under the theme ‘Fostering Unity in Uncertain Times’.
Read article European Commission 02 Jul 2026Commission adopts amendments to the Union Customs Code Implementing Act to streamline the application of non‑preferential rules of origin
As of 1 July 2026, two amendments introduced by Commission Implementing Regulation 2026/1422 amending the Union Customs Code Implementing Regulation (UCC‑IA) to the procedural rules relating to non-preferential proofs of origin are applicable.
Read article European Commission 01 Jul 2026New E-commerce duty for small packages set to increase fairness for EU businesses and safety for consumers
Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150. The measure will help to ensure fair conditions for EU businesses and safe choices for consumers, in response to the surge of billions o...
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