Source: European Parliament
This discussion is set for 20 May and will offer the opportunity to receive an update on the commitment made by Commissioner Šefčovič during the confirmation hearings to tackle the challenges in the customs union and to ensure that the EU Customs Authority starts its work from 2026 and that the revised Union Customs Code (UCC) applies for e-commerce aspects simultaneously.
The discussion will provide an opportunity for Members to ask about the feasibility of this commitment, given that negotiations on the UCC reform and EU Customs Authority have not yet begun. Questions could also come up on the concept of the deemed importer, the new customs data hub and delays of deployment of IT systems in some Member States.