The European Union has pushed back a ministerial vote on higher tobacco and nicotine levies from October to November. The delay aims to allow Sweden time to form a new coalition government following its national election, providing room for negotiators to resolve a diplomatic deadlock over oral nicotine pouches.
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European Council President António Costa has confirmed that the European Union is exploring new taxes on electronic cigarettes to fund its 2028–2034 multi-annual budget. This strategy seeks to generate direct EU revenue while avoiding higher financial contributions from member states.
Read moreDaily consumption of tobacco and alternative nicotine products across the European Union dropped to 16.5% among individuals aged 16 and older in 2025, down from 17.5% in 2022. The latest Eurostat survey shows that while daily nicotine use remains widespread, overall consumption is steadily decreasing across the continent.
Read moreThe European Commission is moving forward with updates to the Tobacco Taxation Directive to curb nicotine consumption across the bloc. This initiative targets the rapid growth of vapes and heated tobacco products, aiming to reduce smoking rates to under 5% by 2040.
Read moreThe European Commission is rewriting its tobacco tax rules to address a surge in digital marketing and novel nicotine products. This policy shift aims to curb the 700,000 annual tobacco-related deaths across the bloc and establish a “Tobacco-Free Generation” by the year 2040.
Read moreThe European Parliament has rejected proposals to update and increase minimum excise duties on tobacco and newer nicotine alternatives, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches. The decision highlights deep divisions within the EU over how to regulate harm-reduction products without encouraging youth uptake.
Read moreEuropean governments are aggressively cracking down on disposable e-cigarettes, triggering a fundamental restructuring of the vaping industry. Driven by the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) and sweeping national bans, manufacturers are abandoning single-use “puffs” and rapidly pivoting to reusable pod systems, hybrid designs, and bottled e-liquids to survive the shifting regulatory landscape.
Read moreAs the European Commission evaluates its tobacco regulatory framework, a fierce debate has erupted between health NGOs demanding stricter rules and industry leaders warning of economic fallout and illicit trade.
Read moreThe Cypriot EU Council Presidency has submitted a compromise draft for the revised EU Tobacco Tax Directive, targeting consensus among the Twenty-Seven. The proposal expands taxation to vapes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches while introducing transitional periods and lower minimum levies to mitigate black market threats across vulnerable member states like Spain.
Read moreThe European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) issued a formal opinion on February 18, warning that abrupt increases in tobacco taxation could inadvertently fuel the illicit trade. Analyzing the European Commission’s July 2025 directive review, the advisory body argues that excessive levies undermine fiscal revenue and public health goals. The EESC advocates for a “proportionate and gradual” reform that distinguishes between combustible tobacco and non-combustible products like vapers.
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