EU selects Lille as host city for new Customs Authority

What will the EU Customs Authority do?

It will coordinate customs authorities across the EU and support duty collection and safety checks on goods entering the bloc Reuters Rai news ANSA.it.

Why is the EU creating this authority now?

The authority is part of a customs reform meant to respond to rising trade volumes, fragmented national systems, and the rapid growth of e-commerce parcels entering the EU Reuters ANSA.it Haberler.

Which city did Lille defeat in the final vote?

Lille defeated Rome in the final round of voting Reuters ANSA.it Ouest France.