- EU customs education stakeholders met in Tallinn to discuss strengthening training collaboration under the EU Recognition of Customs Academic Programmes initiative.
- Successful university–administration partnerships were showcased, with high graduate employment rates (68%–100%) demonstrating the effectiveness of tailored education.
- Participants explored expanding cooperation through Erasmus+, Blended Intensive Programmes, joint degrees, regional pilots, and a potential EU Customs Academy.
- Research highlighted that job security and financial stability attract candidates, but workplace conditions are crucial for retention; challenges include generational differences, stress, and private sector competition.
- The meeting ended with commitments to increased collaboration, including joint research, knowledge-sharing, and training exchanges to enhance EU customs education.
Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
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