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EU registers imports of steel mesh and steel shelving

Medi Soetelmans — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:30:08 +0000

The European Commission has introduced registration measures for certain steel products imported into the EU from China and Turkey.

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PPWR, EUDR, DPP and CBAM: what do the new European sustainability regulations mean for businesses?

Medi Soetelmans — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:54:14 +0000

European sustainability legislation is evolving rapidly. Companies are facing new requirements relating to packaging, raw materials, product information and carbon emissions. Four regulations are particularly relevant: PPWR, EUDR, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and CBAM.

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EU Customs Reform

Medi Soetelmans — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:01 +0000

The European Union has agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of the EU Customs Union in decades. Proposed by the European Commission in May 2023 and agreed by the European Parliament and Member States in March 2026.

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European Commission publishes further EUDR simplifications and clarifications

Medi Soetelmans — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:38:57 +0000

On 13 July 2026, the European Commission published further simplifications and clarifications regarding the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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EU Lowers Import Duties on U.S. Goods

Medi Soetelmans — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:10:46 +0000

As of 1 July 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 has entered into force, introducing significant changes to the import of goods originating in the United States.

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EU Council Advances Major Expansion of CBAM

Medi Soetelmans — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:15:17 +0000

The Council of the European Union has taken an important step towards strengthening the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by adopting its negotiating position on a broader CBAM framework.

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Simplified ABC scheme within Europe

Medi Soetelmans — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:35 +0000

In an ABC transaction where goods are transported directly from party A to party C, it may occur that party B is required to register for VAT in the country of destination (country C).

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Digital Dossier mandatory as of 16 May 2026

Medi Soetelmans — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:38:57 +0000

As of 16 May 2026, the Digital Dossier system has become mandatory in the Netherlands.

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European Commission publishes EUDR simplification package ahead of 2026 implementation

Medi Soetelmans — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:54:54 +0000

The European Commission has published a comprehensive simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), providing additional clarity for businesses and stakeholders ahead of the regulation's application from 30 December 2026.

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EU strengthens steel market protection against global overcapacity

Medi Soetelmans — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:03:54 +0000

The Council of the European Union has adopted a new regulation establishing a stronger framework to protect the EU steel market from the adverse effects of global steel overcapacity.

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