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Application of EU-MERCOSUR interim Trade Agreement on 1 May 2026
As from 1 May 2026, the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) signed between the EU and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) will be applicable.
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New design of Access2Markets and LinkedIn campaign
New design of A2M and LinkedIn campaign to share practical trade tips with businesses - all you need is one click from the home page.
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New countries, new information on services and investment
Explore easy-to-understand information on 100 services sectors across 12 markets.
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Delay until December 2026 and other developments in the implementation of the EUDR Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, published in December 2025, establishes a further postponement of the application of EU’s anti-deforestation law, known as EUDR, until the end of 2026.
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Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026
As of 1 January 2026, Bulgaria has officially adopted euro as its national currency, becoming the 21st Member State of the European Union to join the euro area.
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Start of the definitive period of the CBAM in the EU
From 1 January 2026, the definitive period of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on carbon emissions implicit in certain goods at the time of importation into the EU begins.
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MyTradeAssistant - addition of new countries
MyTradeAssistant - China added to Export measures tab and 4 new countries added to the Goods section.
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GSP system updates for the period 2026–2028
From January 1, 2026, a new list of country-specific excluded sections will be established under the GSP system
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Moldova and Montenegro joined the Common Transit Convention and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods
On 1 November 2025, Moldova and Montenegro joined the Common Transit Convention and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods.
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Combined Nomenclature and Common Customs Tariff applicable in the EU from 1 January 2026
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2025/1926 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff was published.
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