From 7 to 9 October 2026, EESC President Séamus Boland travelled to Podgorica at a decisive moment in Montenegro’s path towards EU membership. In meetings with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, ministers, young people, civil society representatives and the Ombudsman, the President commended Montenegro’s reform progress and underlined that an inclusive accession process requires civil society, social partners and the next generation to be heard at every step.
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From the €3 duty to customs reform: what comes next for consumers?
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Brussels
Belgium
Following the introduction of the temporary €3 customs duty on low-value parcels on 1 July 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will organise a Consumer Policy Dialogue on 30 November 2026 to bring together EU institutions, consumer organisations, businesses and customs authorities to assess the initial impacts of the measure and discuss its implications for consumers and businesses in the context of the wider EU Customs Reform.
On 7-8 October 2026, the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded a two-day visit to Montenegro. At the same time the EESC President also had several High-level meetings in Montenegro.
