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NEWSLETTER 28/04/2023

EU Taxation and Customs

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Join DG TAXUD at the EU Open Day!

On Saturday, 6 May, from 10:00 to 18:00, the European institutions will once again open their doors to the public, to celebrate Europe Day. During the Open Day, citizens can visit the institutions to find out more about what they do.

DG TAXUD will have a stand in the Safe Europe village in the Berlaymont building. With the help of some canine friends, we will showcase how EU Customs keep EU citizens safe, as well as the many other tasks they fulfil.

Not in Brussels? No worries! Check out the Commission’s dedicated page for live online events and map to find something happening near you.

DG TAXUD at the EU Open Day

European Commission Open Day

Ukraine: Commission extends customs duty and VAT waiver on imports of life-saving goods

On 17 April, the European Commission extended for ten requesting Member States the existing possibility to temporarily waive customs duties and VAT on the importation from non-EU countries of food, blankets, tents, electric generators and other life-saving equipment destined for Ukrainians affected by the war.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Further progress was made in April on the CBAM, the EU’s landmark tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods that are entering the EU, and to encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. On 18 April, the European Parliament approved the political agreement of December 2022. And on 25 April, the CBAM agreement was also formally approved by the Council of the European Union. The co-legislators will now need to sign the new Regulation before it is published in the Official Journal of the EU. The CBAM will then start applying in its transitional phase as of 1 October 2023.

We are excited to announce the launch of the new EU Economy & Finance page on LinkedIn! Stay informed about the latest developments in EU economic affairs, financial services, taxation, and customs and follow us on our new LinkedIn page where we present the latest news, events, and policy analysis on our work. Join our community and engage with us!

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