This Week in the Single Market — Brussels (#29, 2026)
Commission sets €2 e-commerce customs fee; anti-dumping duty renewed on Korean thermal paper; duties on solar glass from China repealed; new rules for olive oil labelling; major update to derivatives transparency.
October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026
Commission sets €2 e-commerce customs fee; anti-dumping duty renewed on Korean thermal paper; duties on solar glass from China repealed; new rules for olive oil labelling; major update to derivatives transparency.
📋 In This Week's Newsletter
• ⚖️ EU Legislation
• 🤝 EU Council
EU Legislation (Official Journal)
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2152 sets Union handling fee for e-commerce customs clearance
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2152 of 21 September 2026 establishes a Union handling fee of EUR 2 per item for goods sold in distance sales from third countries, supplementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2108. The fee covers customs supervision costs including data verification, risk analysis, and controls, and applies to all Member States from 1 November 2026. The amount was determined based on cost estimates for customs digital systems and staffing, as set out in the Commission's biennial report, and will be periodically reviewed.
Definitive anti-dumping duty imposed on heavyweight thermal paper from Korea
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2311 of 19 October 2026 maintains a 15.8% definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain heavyweight thermal paper from the Republic of Korea, following an expiry review under Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. The review found continued dumping and material injury to the EU industry. The duty applies to specific CN codes (ex 4809 90 00, ex 4811 59 00, ex 4811 90 00) and is effective immediately.
Definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar glass from China repealed
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2310 and Regulation (EU) 2026/2314, both of 19 October 2026, repeal the definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of solar glass from the People’s Republic of China. The decisions follow expiry reviews under Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 and (EU) 2016/1037, which found that Union industry ceased production and no likelihood of injury recurrence exists. The measures are terminated with immediate effect and any duties collected during the review will be repaid.
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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1763 amends transparency rules for derivatives trading
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1763 of 13 July 2026 amends Delegated Regulations (EU) 2017/583, (EU) 2017/2194, and (EU) 2025/1155, and corrects (EU) 2017/587, updating transparency requirements for trading venues and investment firms regarding derivatives. The changes introduce new static thresholds and deferral regimes for pre- and post-trade transparency, specify input/output data for OTC derivatives consolidated tape, and apply from 1 March 2027.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1770 on removability and replaceability of portable batteries
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1770 of 14 July 2026 supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 by specifying derogations for the removability and replaceability of portable batteries in certain devices, including wearables, electric toys, and equipment for explosive atmospheres. The derogations allow that in defined cases, batteries may be removable only by professionals rather than end-users, based on safety and technical considerations.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2343 updates clearing thresholds for OTC derivatives
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2343 of 14 July 2026 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) No 149/2013 to revise clearing thresholds for uncleared and aggregate positions in OTC derivatives, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 648/2012. New thresholds by asset class are established, and mechanisms for annual review by ESMA are introduced.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2371 updates African swine fever control zones
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2371 of 22 October 2026 amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, revising restricted zones for African swine fever in Germany, Italy, Poland, and Czechia based on recent outbreaks and epidemiological data. The changes take effect immediately to address disease risks.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2358 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2342: olive oil marketing standards and conformity checks
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2358 amends Regulation (EU) 2022/2104, aligning EU olive oil marketing standards with International Olive Council decisions, introducing specific labelling for monovarietal oils of Koroneiki and Nocellara del Belice. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2342 updates conformity checks and record-keeping requirements for these varieties, effective from the new marketing year.
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EU Council
Employment and Social Policy Council adopts recommendation on housing exclusion
On 19 October 2026, the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council adopted a recommendation addressing housing exclusion and homelessness. Ministers also discussed expectations for the forthcoming Quality Jobs Act and approved conclusions on equality as a driver for economic growth and competitiveness.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council to discuss post-2027 CAP rules and Baltic Sea fishing quotas
On 26 October 2026, agriculture ministers will seek a partial negotiating position on post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy rules. Fisheries ministers aim to reach agreement on Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2027 and prepare the EU position for the International Commission for Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting.
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) to consider network charges regulation and energy security
On 29 October 2026, energy ministers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss a proposed regulation on network charges for future-proofing EU electricity bills. The meeting will include exchanges on energy security and post-2030 energy targets.
EU-Canada summit scheduled for 29-30 October 2026
The next EU-Canada summit will be held in Canada on 29 and 30 October 2026, focusing on trade, economic, and strategic partnership topics.
