Europe
March 25, 2026
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EU Selects Lille as Customs Authority Hub to Tackle E Commerce Surge

The European Union has chosen the northern French city of Lille to host its new customs authority, marking a major step in efforts to manage the rapid surge of e commerce parcels entering the bloc and tighten safety controls on imported goods. The new body, known as the EU Customs Authority, will coordinate duty collection […]

Europe
February 25, 2026
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Porto Among Finalists to Host European Union Customs Authority Headquarters

Portugal is in contention to host the headquarters of the new European Union Customs Authority, with Porto shortlisted among nine candidate cities across the bloc. A final decision is expected on 25 March, when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament will jointly determine the location of the agency’s permanent base. The […]