Clash over harmonized penalties, data access delays EU’s customs reform
By Oscar Pandiello ( December 11, 2025, 10:42 GMT | Insight) -- The conclusion of the EU’s proposed customs overhaul will need to wait until the new year, as lawmakers and the bloc's governments remain divided over harmonized penalties and access to data in the new EU Data Hub. Member states want tighter national control of penalties and customs information, while lawmakers are pushing for a common framework and for stronger EU oversight.Disagreements over harmonized penalties and data access have blocked final progress on the EU customs overhaul, pushing the wrap-up of the reform into 2026....
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