Our Scans · EU Exit E-Commerce · Weekly Summary

• [New] Japan, Germany, and the EU do not need a new architecture; they need evidence that cooperation reduces risk without shutting down legitimate commerce. Internationale Politik Quarterly
• [New] The European Commission has proposed a separate EU-wide handling fee for low-value e-commerce imports, expected at a later stage. Global VAT Compliance
• By 2030, all EU citizens should have online access to their electronic health records. Shaping Europe's digital future
• The EU and the UK have mandated e-SAF production of around 0.6m tonnes by 2030 but production capacity currently operating and under construction stands at around 0.02m tonnes. Air Cargo News
• While the rule change will increase visibility and scrutiny of low value imports, lessons learned by the e-commerce platforms from the US de minimis changes may mean EU e-commerce volumes entering by air will not drop dramatically. Freightos

Last updated: 10 July 2026