France will host the new EU customs authority in Lille.
25 March 2026
The northern French city of Lille was chosen by European Parliament representatives and EU member states to host a new customs authority.
The new body is part of the EU’s overhaul of its customs rules and centralise European efforts to tackle fierce pressure from a myriad of issues, including the proliferation of e-commerce.
It is expected to start work in 2028.
The new body is part of the EU’s overhaul of its customs rules and centralise European efforts to tackle fierce pressure from a myriad of issues, including the proliferation of e-commerce.
It is expected to start work in 2028.