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Read a selection of the featured news from across the EU's institutions and bodies.

Customs checks of packages - Liege airport, Belgium
  • News article

From 1 July 2026, the EU will introduce a temporary €3 customs duty on low-value parcels (worth up to €150) imported from outside the EU, mainly through e-commerce. This new measure aims to protect consumers, support businesses and ensure fair competition.

1 min read
Damaged homes following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, some 30km north-west of Caracas.
  • Press release

The Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela following the strong earthquakes on 24 June. Eight EU countries are sending assistance through the EU civil protection mechanism. The Copernicus satellite service has also been activated to support the response.

1 min read
Flags of countries outside the EU, alongside the European flag
  • News article

EU countries have adopted two laws eliminating tariffs on US industrial goods, providing preferential access for certain US seafood and agricultural products and extending the suspension of duties on lobster imports. These commitments were made in the EU-US Joint Statement.

1 min read

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