The DG Taxation and Customs manages, defends and develops the customs union as a vital part of protecting the external borders of the European Union.
It also co-ordinates taxation policy across the European Union.
The Directorate-General is presently organised into five directorates:[1] The department is headed by Director-General Mr Gerassimos Thomas, a Greek national.
Since January 2022, Mr Thomas is supported by a Principal Adviser for Strategy and Economic Analysis Coordination.
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