This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

EU seals customs overhaul after three-year legislative process

( March 26, 2026, 19:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU’s landmark customs overhaul was agreed by member states and lawmakers after a final round of talks Thursday evening, the European Parliament said. The reform is set to modernize customs controls, tighten oversight of e-commerce imports and improve coordination against counterfeit goods and other illicit trade. It also includes a new handling fee for low-value parcels, to be introduced no later than Nov. 1.Full statement follows....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections