The State of Play of the EU Customs Reform
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Explaining the proposal of the European Commission and informing about the discussions in the European Council
The discussion on EU Customs reform covers several critical aspects, including harmonising knowledge, implementing a data hub system, advocating for a standardised EU model. Understanding the background of customs union law, addressing temporary storage reduction, and providing clarification on indirect representation are also crucial. Supporting women in trade, considering SME perspectives, and navigating post-Brexit challenges are additional considerations. Concerns about global protectionism trends, streamlining IT systems, and exploring specific trade agreements further enrich the discourse. Discussions on data quality in the context of tools like the EU Customs Data Hub underscore the importance of knowledge and training, alongside technological solutions, in ensuring quality decisions. We will go through the proposal of the European Commission and inform about the discussion in the European Council.
SPEAKERS:
- Vanesa Hernandez Guerrero, Acting Head of Unit TAXUD A.2
- Godfried Smit, ESC Secretary General, expert on indirect taxation and supranational law
- Marc Brocardi, President of ODASCE
- Kevin Shakespeare, Director of Strategic Projects and International Development at the Institute of Export and International Trade
- Enrika Naujokė, CEO of CustomsClear, the European customs and trade knowledge platform. Director of the Lithuanian Customs Practitioners Association
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