EU Fee Shock and Climate Alert: Ireland's Morning Briefing

A new €2 handling fee on parcels from outside the EU will arrive in November, stacking on top of the existing €3 customs duty applied since July 1. Customs expert Brian Murphy warns it's "very likely" the fee will be charged per item, not per parcel, potentially doubling costs for online shoppers.

An Post is seeking clarity on the new charge, which forms part of the largest shake-up of EU customs rules since 1968. The changes are designed to level the...