French MPs Reject Proposed Vape Tax in 2026 Budget

In a significant move for the vaping industry, French deputies in the National Assembly have voted to reject a proposed tax on vaping products and electronic cigarettes. During the night of November 19-20, lawmakers adopted an amendment, submitted by the France Insoumise (LFI) party, to completely remove Article 23 from the 2026 budget bill. This article had initially outlined a tax of €0.30 per 10ml bottle for low-nicotine liquids and €0.50 for others.

The deputies argued that the tax would unfairly target devices that serve as vital transition tools for smokers attempting to quit. LFI signatories emphasized that vaping helps “prevent serious illnesses or premature deaths” linked to tobacco, which causes approximately 73,000 deaths annually in France and costs the health insurance system over €27 billion. Fivape, the French vaping industry association, welcomed the decision, stating that MPs had “recognized the necessity of preserving an effective smoking cessation tool.”

While the Assembly previously agreed in committee to ban online vape sales, this latest vote scraps the entire article. However, the budget bill must still be reviewed by the Senate, where a right-wing majority could potentially reinstate the tax. Additionally, the European Union is planning a common excise duty on vape products from January 2028, proposing even higher taxes to deter youth uptake.

• News source: Budget 2026 : les députés rejettent la taxation sur le vapotage et les cigarettes électroniques

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