Since January 1, 2025, new origin rules apply between the EU and PEM countries. Not all countries have immediately switched to these revised rules, which is why some countries still use the 2012 rules of origin. Therefore, transitional provisions have been agreed to ensure smooth trade.
On December 20, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Swiss Confederation President Viola Amherd announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive package of agreements designed to strengthen and modernize the EU-Switzerland relationship.
Op 20 december maakten Ursula von der Leyen, voorzitter van de Europese Commissie, en Viola Amherd, president van de Zwitserse Confederatie, de voltooiing bekend van onderhandelingen over een uitgebreid pakket aan overeenkomsten.
De Nederlandse Emissieautoriteit (NEa) roept het kabinet op om in Europa te pleiten voor een aanpassing van de CBAM-verordening (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism).
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduces a new regulatory framework designed to address the carbon footprint of imported goods.
On October 31, 2024, the European Union (EU) began enforcing new import tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) produced in China. The decision, ratified by EU member states earlier in the month, follows a European Commission investigation which determined that Chinese EV manufacturers receive substantial subsidies.
On January 1, 2025, a revised Combined Nomenclature (CN) will come into effect, as stipulated in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2522 by the European Commission. This update introduces significant changes to commodity codes. Organizations are advised to prepare their processes to avoid delays and errors in customs declarations.
The European Parliament has approved a one-year postponement for companies to comply with the EU’s deforestation regulation. This decision responds to concerns from businesses, member states, and international partners about the feasibility of meeting the original deadlines.
Starting in 2025, the NVWA will implement several important tariff changes. These include higher fees due to the integration of KDS and new charges for specific activities, such as TSE sampling and occupational health assessments in slaughterhouses.
Vanaf 2025 voert de NVWA een aantal belangrijke tariefwijzigingen door. Dit omvat hogere tarieven door de integratie van KDS en nieuwe kosten voor specifieke werkzaamheden, zoals TSE-monsternames en arbotechnische toetsen in slachthuizen.
