EU Customs Reform Debate: Šefčovič Defends Union Customs Code Overhaul

Commissioner Šefčovič addressed the European Parliament plenary on the Union Customs Code and the proposed Customs Authority, framing the reform as a collective effort to modernize the Customs Union. The speech signals ongoing legislative momentum but provides no new specifics on implementation timelines or scope. The outcome matters for EU trade facilitation, border enforcement, and the bloc's external trade posture.