The Russian government has proposed an excise tax hike on tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2027. Outlined in draft amendments to the Tax Code, the proposal raises excise rates on cigarettes and raw tobacco by approximately 6.5% to align with the 2027–2029 federal budget framework.
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Organized criminal syndicates have become the primary suppliers of tobacco and nicotine in Australia. An investigation published by French daily Le Monde revealed that severe excise taxation has backfired, fueling an underground economy run by outlaw biker gangs and international smuggling networks across Sydney and other major metropolitan areas.
Read moreTurkish authorities are reviewing a proposal to introduce a targeted health tax on tobacco products, heated tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. This measure aims to offset public healthcare spending associated with smoking-related illnesses by channeling sector-specific tax revenue directly into the national health budget.
Read moreThe Nevada Tobacco Control & Smoke-Free Coalition presented a plan to the Legislature’s Joint Interim Standing Committee on Revenue on July 8, seeking the state’s first tobacco tax increase since 2015. The initiative would raise cigarette taxes from $1.80 to $3.55 per pack and increase taxes on vapes and other tobacco products to generate an estimated $65 million annually.
Read moreThe German coalition government has agreed on a series of tobacco tax increases aimed at generating state revenue and reducing smoking-related health risks. Under the upcoming framework, the price of a standard 20-cigarette pack will climb to nearly €8.80 next year before reaching €11.40 by 2030.
Read moreThe Indonesian Health Policy Forum (RUKKI) has formally proposed a hike in electronic cigarette excise taxes to tackle nicotine addiction across the country. Speaking at a media briefing in Jakarta on Monday, RUKKI Chairman Mouhamad Bigwanto warned that affordable vape prices undermine national public health goals.
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 moreMoldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan confirmed that the government has proposed a tax reform package for 2027. The policy targets public health by raising excise taxes on electronic cigarettes by 50% and traditional cigarettes by 20% to discourage use among residents.
Read moreThe Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that the state budget generated 10.957 billion soms in excise tax revenues from January to June 2026. This fiscal outcome was driven primarily by tobacco products, which yielded more revenue than alcohol, petroleum, or sugary drinks individually.
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