EU customs reform cleared to move to final talks as governments agree stance
By Oscar Pandiello ( June 27, 2025, 13:43 GMT | Insight) -- The EU's customs overhaul will move to the final stage of the legislative process after national governments today agreed on an amended version of the package after two years of negotiations. The text maintains the Authorized Economic Operator mechanism and introduces a handling fee on e-commerce parcels. Today's agreement, which clears the way for final talks with the European Parliament, also includes a new governance body for the EU Customs Authority, opening the door to design a chairperson proposed by a national authority.The EU's customs overhaul will move to the final stage of the legislative process after national governments today agreed on an amended version of the package....
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