( September 3, 2026, 14:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU governments have formally approved an overhaul of the bloc’s customs framework that will make non-EU e-commerce platforms responsible for customs formalities and payments, introduce penalties for non-compliance and establish an EU-wide small-parcel handling fee. The reform, effective from Nov. 1, will also create a customs authority in the French city of Lille and a central data hub, which will become mandatory for e-commerce operators in July 2028, and for all traders in March 2034. The European Parliament is expected to approve the final text later this month before it is signed and published.The statement follows....
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