- The “Zoll 2030 Strategy” was announced on October 30, 2024, to modernize and restructure the German customs administration.
- The Generalzolldirektion will be reorganized into three main areas: Customs and Taxes, Security and Enforcement, and Central Administration, with additional focus on Digitalization and Education.
- Responsibilities will be consolidated to increase efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and enable more effective resource use at the local level.
- Local customs offices will be restructured to mirror the new model, combining investigative and control units for better coordination.
- Implementation of the measures began in 2026 and aims for full effectiveness by 2030, pending necessary legal adjustments.
Source: bundesfinanzministerium.de
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