By Oscar Pandiello ( November 27, 2025, 16:47 GMT | Insight) -- Nine EU cities have applied to host the future EU Customs Authority: Málaga, Lille, Warsaw, Porto, The Hague, Liège, Rome, Zagreb and Bucharest. The selection is expected to mirror the political battle over the Anti-Money Laundering Authority’s seat. The agency, a core element of the EU’s customs reform, is expected to employ about 250 people, though its final size will depend on ongoing negotiations. Applications closed on Thursday*.Nine cities are in the race to host the future EU Customs Authority, MLex has learned, with applications now closed....
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