A new report from global consultancy KPMG has revealed a sharp rise in illicit cigarette consumption across the European Union, with France and the Netherlands emerging as epicentres of the surge. According to the 2024 KPMG study, smokers in the European Union consumed 38.9 billion illicit cigarettes in 2024, marking a 10.8% increase versus 2023. … Continue reading Illicit cigarette trade surges in France and the Netherlands, raising alarm over policy failures