Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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Series Title | COM |
Series Details | (2012) 791 final (21.12.12) |
Publication Date | 21/12/2012 |
Content Type | Policy-making |
The European Union's (EU) customs union is one of the most successful examples of European integration and European policy. It has served as a stable foundation for economic integration and growth in Europe for over four decades. Its legal basis has proved robust and flexible in terms of both expanding geographical area and scope of tasks. It has been one of the frontrunners in the public sector to begin a full-scale modernisation with a view to pan-European e-government services. In international rankings, certain EU customs administrations regularly rank among the top globally. However, rankings also reveal that not all links in the chain are performing equally well. Furthermore, while the legislation to be applied is the same, the outcome of its implementation is not. Signs have emerged that the customs union is facing serious challenges in the way that it functions. These challenges translate into potentially dampening the overall effectiveness of the customs union in protecting and serving the EU. They translate into inefficiencies, waste and mismatch of needs and availability of resources. They translate into an uneven service level and suboptimal overall protection of EU borders. The objectives of this Communication are to: |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2012:0791:FIN:EN:PDF |
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Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
Countries / Regions | Europe |