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RSSUpdate: Technical issues related to the CBAM Transitional Registry and Import Control System 2 (ICS2)
The Commission is aware of technical issues which have led to some businesses being unable to submit data and reports related to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Import Control System 2 (ICS2).
Commission publishes default values for determining embedded emissions during the CBAM transitional period and updated guidance on reporting obligations
Commission publishes default values for determining embedded emissions during the CBAM transitional period and updated guidance on reporting obligations
UCC Work Programme 2023 adopted by the Commission
The Commission has today adopted the Implementing Decision on the new Union Customs Code (UCC) Work Programme which replaces the one in force since 2019.
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) countries agreed to unlock the full potential for trade in the region
On 7 December 2023, the PEM Joint Committee adopted the new and modernised rules of origin that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) region.
EU and Norway to continue cooperation in combating VAT fraud
The Commission has successfully completed the negotiations with Norway to amend the EU-Norway agreement on administrative cooperation, recovery assistance and combating fraud in the field of VAT.
EU extends the Generalised Scheme of Preference regulation
On 27 November 2023, the Commission extended the current EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) regulation until the end of 2027. The EU GSP removes import duties from products coming into the EU market from vulnerable developing countries
Commission report: Emergency measure on the fossil fuels sector in support of European consumers and businesses
In a new report to the Council on the application of Council Regulation (EU) No 2022/1854, the Commission assesses how Member States have applied the solidarity contribution or an equivalent national measure to the unexpected surplus profits made by the fossil industry in the European Union (EU).
UCC Work Programme 2023 revision
UCC Work Programme 2023 revision
Commission kicks off work to further mobilise EU customs against drug-trafficking
On 24 November 2023, the European Commission launched a new strategic project group to strengthen the role of EU Customs in the fight against drug trafficking - a key EU priority requiring urgent action.
86 million fake items with a value of more than EUR 2 billion detained in the EU in 2022
Approximately 86 million fake items were detained in the European Union in 2022 (at the EU external border and in the internal market), according to a joint report by the EUIPO and the European Commission published today. The estimated value of fake items detained in the EU amounted to over EUR 2 bi