EU customs: Council agrees position on key features for a more modern, efficient and secure framework
27 June 2025, the Council agreed on a partial negotiating mandate on a fundamental reform of the EU customs framework. The overhaul will give customs authorities across the EU a...
Commission proposes to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls until 2031
To stimulate and support the competitiveness of sustainable road transport, the European Commission is proposing to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls and user charges. As pledged in its...
Co-legislators agree on upgrading river information services
26 June 2025, Council and Parliament have found a political agreement on an update of a 2005 directive on river information services. This agreement sets an important step towards a...
Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead of expected tariff hikes
Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not...