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Behind the Scenes in Brussels

Proposals by the end of April

EU plans emergency easing of state‑aid rules amid energy shock

The European Commission plans to ease state‑aid rules this month, signalling a stronger response to the energy‑price shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said capitals will be consulted in the coming days, with formal proposals due on 22 April…

Cross-border ecommerce

EU tightens rules on online imports

Brussels is moving to curb the surge of goods entering the EU via global ecommerce platforms, with lawmakers backing a reform that reshapes who carries responsibility at the border. The overhaul shifts duties and product compliance from consumers to…

Refund window tightens

German freight operators set for windfall after EU court ruling

Freight operators hoping to reclaim years of overpaid track access charges following last week's European Court of Justice ruling face limited prospects. Germany’s federal network regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur told DVZ International that approvals…

EU Parliament approves US tariff deal on its own terms

The European Parliament's trade committee approved the EU-US tariff agreement on Thursday, but set conditions that must be met before Brussels cuts its duties. The vote was 29 to nine in favour. A plenary vote is scheduled for 26 March. The committee…

Amendment to the Infrastructure Costs Directive

EU council backs toll break for range-extender trucks — then baulks

The EU Council of Ministers supports toll discounts for electric trucks fitted with range extenders, recognising their emissions advantage over diesel — but has stopped short of acting on it. According to DVZ, a solid qualified majority backed the…

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Proposal for an Industrial Acceleration Act

Brussels bets on local content to revive industry

Europe's industrial erosion is driving a new regulatory push. The European Commission has proposed an Industrial Accelerator Act tying public funding and procurement to European production across steel, cement, aluminium, clean technology and…

Expanding shipping companies

Brussels softens approach to vertical integration in revised port strategy

The European Commission has toned down plans to take a tougher look at the growing vertical integration of major logistics groups in the maritime supply chain, according to a newly revised draft of its port strategy. A version leaked in early…

Multi-annual EU budget

Transport sector urges major increase in EU infrastructure funding

European transport and logistics associations have urged EU governments to double the proposed funding for cross-border transport links in the bloc’s next multiannual financial framework for 2028 to 2034. In an open letter, the organisations said the…

EU launches digital‑services investigation into Shein

The European Commission has launched a Digital Services Act investigation into Shein after child‑like sex dolls, weapons and medicines were found on the company’s marketplace. Regulators suspect the retailer may have failed to block illegal listings…

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