Greece supports abolishing the duty exemption for low-value packages.Minister of Digital Governance and Finance,Kyriakos Pierrakakis, stated from Brussels that Greecefully supports the European Commission’s proposalto tax packages valued under €150, which mostly come from China.
“Greece fully supports abolishing the minimum €150 threshold, allowing duties to be applied to low-value parcels from third countries,” Pierrakakis emphasized.
Most of these parcels come from e-commerce platforms likeShein and Temu, and the Commission proposed a€2 handling fee per package.
Why the Proposal Matters for the EU
Pierrakakis highlighted that this policy is crucial for:
- Transparency in e-commerce
- Protection of European consumers
- Creating a level playing fieldfor European businesses
Additionally, Greece supportsFrance’s pushfor implementing this measurefrom early 2026, to help customs authorities manage the flow of low-value imports.
Geopolitical and Economic Analysis
- Abolishing the exemptionreshapes EU e-commerce, limiting the advantage of cheap imports from third countries.
- The initiative supportsEuropean companiescompeting against low-cost products from China and other non-EU markets.
- The measure also hasgeopolitical implications, affecting trade flows and the market position of Chinese e-commerce platforms in Europe
- By supporting Pierrakakis’ proposal, Greece aims forfair competition, transparency, and consumer protection, while also strengthening theEU’s strategic control over low-value imports.
Source: pagenews.gr