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Unlike the U.S., the European Union still has a de minimis exception for packages under 150 euros, though Brussels has laid out plans to eliminate it by 2028.

The policy only makes an exception if it will interfere with law enforcement investigations.

Alonso has also got the best out of his team's star players, with perhaps one exception.

With a few exceptions, German football clubs are required to adhere to the so-called '50+1 rule', requiring members to retain a controlling share in the club.

There have, of course, always been notable exceptions.