tobacco

Tensions rise in Brussels as Commissioner Hoekstra pushes EU-wide tax hike on nicotine alternatives

Divisions are widening within the European Commission and among EU Member States over a contentious proposal to introduce new EU-wide excise taxes on alternative nicotine products,...

The cost of war for Ukraine: Three years of economic strain and the search for financing

As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, the economic consequences of the ongoing war remain staggering. The conflict has not only devastated the...

Majority of EU member states call for updated tobacco taxation to address public health and revenue concerns

In a co-ordinated effort to modernize the Union's approach to tobacco taxation, 16 member states are pushing for a significant overhaul of the bloc's rules. The...

Regulation, not prohibition: A smarter path for public health and harm reduction

When it comes to public health and consumer habits, the evidence is clear: regulation is far more effective than banning. Recent developments in both the United...

Vaping: A blessing or a curse?

EU member states agreed earlier this month in Brussels to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke in some outdoor spaces, including playgrounds and cafe patios. The adopted...

New EU Commission faces transparency litmus test in tackling illicit tobacco trade

Paris’ plans to ban nicotine pouches do not add value to public health

Banning nicotine pouches in France looks like another counterproductive measure that mainly encourages the illegal trade of cigarettes and other smokeless tobacco products. For fresh ideas,...