The future of customs in Europe: insights from CLECAT






The interview marks the start of the Reflections Series, which follows on from the Customs Ecosystem Conference that took place on 6–7 October 2025. The series aims to share key insights and perspectives from leading figures in the customs ecosystem. Our first guest is Ms Eva Cartwright, CLECAT's Senior Manager for Customs and Digitalisation.
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