Cyprus has emerged as an unexpected pivot point in negotiations over the European Union’s long-awaited Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) overhaul, after proposing limits on inflation-linked tobacco...
Brussels is bracing for a fresh confrontation over “sin taxes”, as Europe’s nicotine, alcohol and processed-food sectors mobilise behind the scenes in response to upcoming EU...
As EU leaders gathered in Brussels yesterday for a crucial European Summit, the streets surrounding the EU institutions became the stage for a powerful demonstration of...
Critics warn that the EU’s cardiovascular disease plan lacks the strong preventive measures needed to match the scale of the problem. The ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ is...
A new report by two anti-tobacco advocacy groups has raised concerns about the transparency of interactions between European Union officials and the tobacco industry, prompting renewed...
The fourth session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP4) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products closed with new commitments to strengthen...
During a tense meeting of the Parliament’s taxation committee (FISC) on 20 November 2025, the European Commission defended its proposal on tobacco taxation, facing strong opposition...
