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16 February 2026
CLECAT Newsletter 2026/06
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16 February 2026
CLECAT Newsletter 2026/06
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13 February 2026
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT GIVES FINAL GREEN LIGHT TO EU 2040 CLIMATE TARGET
The European Parliament has formally approved the interinstitutional agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target, endorsing the deal reached with Member States, on 10 February.
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13 February 2026
COM ADOPTS HARMONISED EU SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAIL DATA SHARING
Last week, the European Commission adopted an Implementing Regulation establishing harmonised requirements for interoperable data sharing in rail transport. The act introduces a new Technical Specification for Interoperability relating to the telematics subsystem (TSI Telematics), aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and digital connectivity across the European rail system.
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13 February 2026
COMMISSION YET TO DECIDE ON EUROPEAN ROAD TRANSPORT AGENCY
The European Commission has not yet taken a final position on the possible creation of a European Road Transport Agency. This was confirmed by Transport Commissioner Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas in a written reply to a parliamentary question submitted by MEP Elena Kountoura (The Left)
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13 February 2026
INDUSTRY RALLIES TO PROTECT CBAM
Europe’s heavy industry is lobbying to preserve the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), warning that a proposed Commission clause risks destabilising investment and decarbonisation efforts.
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13 February 2026
EUDR UPDATE: COMMISSION TO SIMPLIFY IMPLEMENTATION AND ADJUST PRODUCT LIST
The European Commission has confirmed that it will not reopen the core text of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to enter into force in December 2026 following a recent delay.
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13 February 2026
COUNCIL ADOPTS REGULATION ELIMINATING EUR 150 CUSTOMS DUTY RELIEF FOR LOW-VALUE CONSIGNMENTS
The Council of the European Union has formally adopted a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009, eliminating the EUR 150 customs duty relief for low-value consignments. This decision reflects the need to address persistent enforcement challenges, the rapid expansion of e-commerce, and the protection of the Union’s financial interests.
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13 February 2026
MAKING CENTRALISED CLEARANCE FOR IMPORT WORK IN PRACTICE
Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) was designed to simplify cross-border trade, but businesses and customs intermediaries still face significant hurdles in making it a reality. In its recent feedback to the European Commission’s Customs Business Group, CLECAT highlights why CCI remains underused and what needs to change to unlock its full potential.
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13 February 2026
CLECAT POSITION PAPER ON THE AUTOMOTIVE PACKAGE
CLECAT has published its position paper in response to the European Commission’s Automotive Package adopted on 16 December 2025.