In 2024, EU authorities in the internal market and at the EU border intercepted 112 million counterfeit goods with an estimated retail value of €3.8 billion
Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
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On 29 September 2025, the Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union appointed the new members of the VAT Expert Group (VEG).
The European Commission is seeking input from market operators to assess readiness for the delivery of a large-scale, secure, multi-cloud turnkey system that will underpin the EU Customs Data Hub.
The European Commission announced a major initiative to advance the Savings and Investments Union and deliver tangible benefits for all citizens across the EU.
Higher education institutions and customs training programs are invited to submit their applications for the EU Customs Certificate of Recognition
The European Commission published its implementation strategy for the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package, presenting actions to support businesses and Member States with the practical implementation of the EU’s VAT framework updates.
EU Member States, together with the European Commission, are preparing to launch the Second Pilot of ETACA (European Trust and Cooperation Approach). Join the dedicated conference on 24 September.
Discover the new available training for EU Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system
Practical guidance applicable from 1 September 2025 following full deployment of the ICS2 for all means of transport, including road and rail.
On 28 August 2025, the Commission launched a call for evidence to gather stakeholder opinions on rules for calculating emissions in CBAM goods, adjusting CBAM certificates to reflect EU ETS free allocation, and deducting carbon prices paid in third countries.
