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Parcels worth under €150 are currently exempt from customs duties in the EU. This leads to unfair competition for EU sellers and environmental concerns. The Council has now agreed to scrap this €150 threshold on small parcels, meaning all parcels will be subject to customs duties as of 2028.
More than eight in ten dismissed workers have found a new job within 18 months of receiving European Globalisation Adjustment Fund support, according to a new report. This EU fund helps workers or the self-employed who lose their job due to restructuring get new skills and find a new job.
Today marks 10 years since the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris. As we remember the 132 victims and those who survived, we hold in our thoughts their families and loved ones. The EU stands firm against hate and violence and remains committed to fighting terrorism and keeping its citizens safe.
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