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Regulation on the Import of Cultural Goods

Summary

A proposal to regulate the import of cultural goods into the EU to prevent terrorism financing and the trafficking of looted antiquities.
10 07.06.2019
Other
trade
environment
criminal law
social policy
cultural policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The regulation aims to prevent terrorist financing and money laundering through the trade of looted cultural goods.
  • A new system will be established requiring import licenses for high-risk items such as archaeological finds and rare manuscripts.
  • For other cultural goods, importers must provide an electronic statement certifying the legality of the export.
  • The regulation applies to items meeting specific age and value thresholds to avoid unnecessary trade barriers.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the import of cultural goods Import of cultural goods ***I Import of cultural goods ***I
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