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Jun 30, 2025

Omnibus package IV: Updates to the F-Gas Regulation

Anyone who believed that the Omnibus would stop at the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases – Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘F-gas Regulation’) – was left disappointed. On 21 May 2025, the European Commission published a proposal for the Omnibus IV package for this piece of legislation, following on from the proposals for Omnibus Packages I and II of 26 February 2025 and Omnibus Package III of 14 May 2025.

Jun 19, 2025

Import VAT: Formal errors do not preclude tax exemption

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that formal errors in the re-importation of goods—such as missing presentation to customs or missing customs declaration – do not preclude VAT exemption, provided there is no attempt at deception (Case C-125/24).The case focused on the return of competition horses without proper customs formalities. The ECJ emphasized the primacy of substantive conditions and protects good-faith economic operators from tax disadvantages in cases of mere negligence. The ruling strengthens legal certainty in EU customs law beyond the individual case.

Jun 3, 2025

EU lifts sanctions against Syria

In response to the fall of the Assad regime, the European Union (EU) has largely lifted its sanctions against Syria. We present the amendments to the EU's sanctions regime against Syria.

May 23, 2025

The new EUDR benchmarking system and its implications

On 22 May, the European Commission published the long-awaited benchmarking system according to Article 29 of the Regulation (EU) 1115/2023 as well as its underlying methodology.

May 22, 2025

The 17th sanctions package against Russia

On May 20, 2025, the EU adopted the 17th sanctions package against Russia. We sum up the main amendments contained in the 17th sanctions package.

May 9, 2025

EU prepares for entry into force of new US tariffs – opportunities for economic players to participate

On 8 May 2025, the EU Commission announced its next steps in the tariff dispute with the USA, including an extensive list of US products that would be affected by possible counter-tariffs. We summarise the most important developments for you.

News

Omnibus package IV: Updates to the F-Gas Regulation

Import VAT: Formal errors do not preclude tax exemption

EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The new EUDR benchmarking system and its implications

The 17th sanctions package against Russia

EU prepares for entry into force of new US tariffs – opportunities for economic players to participate

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