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  • Press release

The EU has agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the EU from 1 July 2026. This temporary measure addresses the fact that small parcels currently enter the EU duty free, leading to unfair competition for EU sellers and health and safety risks.

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Scrap cars piled up in a junkyard
  • Press release

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to end-of-life treatment. The new measures would mean that all new cars will be designed to allow the easy removal of as many parts and components as possible.

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Storing pills in a drugstore capsule medicine's drawer
  • Press release

The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a complete revamp of EU pharmaceutical rules. The new measures will encourage innovation, increase access to medicines across the EU and help manage medicine shortages. The EU will also step up the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

  • Leestijd: 1 min

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