Monopoly Office Chief Calls for Equalizing Tobacco and E-Cigarette Taxation, Cites Public Health Concerns
The Austrian government plans to introduce a new tax on nicotine in e-cigarettes, which will allow for additional funds to be channeled into the state treasury, according to a report by the Kronen Zeitung newspaper on December 11.
Read moreThe vaping industry braces for significant changes in the coming years as a vape tax, set to be introduced in October 2026, and increasing regulations reshape the market. While these transformative challenges may seem daunting, they also present opportunities for those ready to adapt.
Read moreA new amendment to the 2025 budget has proposed a €0.15/ml tax on e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes, set to take effect in March 2025. The proposal, put forth by deputies from the Liot and EPR groups, has already sparked a fierce debate among vaping advocates and health professionals.
Read moreVape Advocacy Group Claims Tax Hike Will Make Vaping Too Expensive for Smokers Trying to Quit
The French government plans to implement a substantial 38% tax increase on e-liquids, according to FiVape, a leading French vape awareness organization. The proposed legislation would add a flat-rate tax of €0.15 per milliliter of e-liquid, regardless of whether it contains nicotine. FiVape warns that this new law could put lives at risk by making vaping too expensive for smokers attempting to quit.
Read moreFinance Minister Chambers has expressed hope to reveal details of a vape tax in the upcoming Budget, set for unveiling on Tuesday, as budget talks continue into the weekend. The Budget 2025 will also include a 1pc cut to USC and a €250 energy credit.
Read moreThe Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers has adopted a bill amending excise duty rates, including those for e-cigarettes, and recommends government approval, according to a letter from the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister’s Office. The bill notably excludes excise duty on vaporization devices, which will be covered by a separate piece of legislation.
Read moreOn September 19th, the Latvian government approved significant tax reforms that will raise excise duties on electronic cigarettes and related products starting from 2027. This move aims to harmonize Latvia’s tax rates with neighboring Baltic states and contribute to the European Union’s climate neutrality goals.
Read moreThe Colombian Congress has introduced a bill on August 21, 2024, that aims to increase taxes on conventional cigarettes and create a new tax for electronic cigarettes in response to the alarming rise in electronic cigarette use among students aged 12 to 18. The proposal seeks to reduce youth consumption and protect children’s health, and has garnered support from various scientific and civil organizations.
Read morePoland’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans for a dramatic 75% increase in excise tax on e-cigarette liquids, set to take effect in 2025. This move threatens to push e-liquid prices above those of traditional cigarettes, potentially triggering widespread industry layoffs and bankruptcies.
Read morePoland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a new PLN 40 fee on both single-use and reusable vaporization devices in a significant move to curb youth vaping. This proposal accompanies plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarettes to minors starting January 1, 2025.
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