Security Union: Cracking down on the illegal import of cultural goods used to finance terrorism

Security Union: Cracking down on the illegal import of cultural goods used to finance terrorism

13/07/2017 - Culture, education and youth / Justice and citizens’ rights / Security and defence

The European Commission has today put forward new rules to clamp down on the illegal import and trafficking of cultural goods from outside the EU, often linked to terrorist financing and other criminal activity.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

• Questions and answers
• DG TAXUD webpage on the new proposal to fight illicit trade in cultural goods
• More information about the European Year of Cultural Heritage