Taxation and Customs Union Customs Union 1968-2018: the world’s largest trading bloc turns 50 The Customs Union is a tremendous and unique accomplishment. It allows Europeans to reap the full benefits of the internal market, keeping trade flowing and consumers safe. I am grateful to the many thousands of people who have and continue to contribute to this European achievement over the past 50 years. Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE EU CUSTOMS UNION Protecting citizens and the environment against many different hazardous goods Combating counterfeiting and piracy Supporting the fight against fraud, organised crime, drugs and terrorism Encouraging legitimate trade and enhancing competitiveness Ensuring the correct payment of duties and taxes due on imports into the EU Implementing trade policy measures “ ” #CustomsUnion #CU50 https://ec.europa.eu/50customs
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Taxation andCustoms Union
Customs Union 1968-2018:the world’s largest trading bloc turns 50
The Customs Union is a tremendous and unique accomplishment. It allows Europeans to reap the full benefits of the internal market, keeping trade flowing and consumers safe. I am grateful to the many thousands of people who have and continue to contribute to this European achievement over the past 50 years.
Pierre Moscovici, Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs