Writing on Twitter during his visit to Le Havre, Olivier Dussopt said: “Faced with new threats, the state’s response is to strengthen French customs authorities over the long term.”
Also commenting on Twitter about the investment, France’s customs authority (Douane) referred to Brexit, e-commerce and drug trafficking as reasons why monitoring France’s borders and the goods coming into the country is “more necessary than ever”.
The Douane added that the multi-year contract will help to strengthen and modernize its operations, and shows the government’s commitment to customs control.
Sur la période 2022-2025, cela se traduira par 148 millions d’euros supplémentaires et la garantie de stabilité des effectifs. pic.twitter.com/nGGYU0vNNd
— Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (@douane_france) December 6, 2021
Between 2022-2025, as much as €148 million is to be spent on the project.
The Douane also praised France Sésame, a free digital platform for managing import procedures in ports. The customs authority says the system brings together port stakeholders and coordinates the interventions of state services for border crossings. Moreover, it is said that administrative procedures are faster, while goods are parked for less time.
🛃✴️ Je suis aujourd’hui au Havre, en Seine-Maritime, pour présenter le contrat pluriannuel d’objectifs et de moyens de la @Douane_france 2022 – 2025.
« Face aux nouvelles menaces, la réponse de l’Etat est une douane française durablement renforcée. » pic.twitter.com/xIVEZFe5jZ
— Olivier Dussopt (@olivierdussopt) December 6, 2021