Taxation and Customs Union

The deadline to apply for the 2026 EU Customs Certificate of Recognition has now passed. What can applicants expect in the coming months, including key steps, timelines, and how the process will unfold for both new and renewal applications?

On 17 February, EU Finance Ministers updated the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, highlighting the European Union’s commitment to implement tax good governance standards to fight against tax fraud, evasion, and avoidance globally.

The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for services to establish and manage the CCP for the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism successfully entered into force on 1 January 2026, following a coordinated deployment across all EU Member States.