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EU nears deal on customs reform, but gaps remain on data access, penalties

By Oscar Pandiello ( November 21, 2025, 15:02 GMT | Insight) -- EU negotiators reached a preliminary deal on the governance of the new EU Customs Authority, marking major progress toward concluding the bloc’s customs reform. The package, in its final phase, still faces hurdles over access to the future EU Data Hub and the harmonization of penalties. Lawmakers and governments hope to settle the remaining issues at the next round of talks on Dec. 10.Talks to wrap up the EU customs reform advanced with an initial deal on the governance of the new EU Customs Authority, a long-standing issue between negotiators, MLex has learned....

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