Germany Considers ‘Sin Taxes’ to Fund Health System TEC News / AFP March 31, 2026 Germany’s planned tobacco tax hikes could raise €1.2 billion next year and €3.8 billion by 2030.
Smokers and Vapers Face Price Shock Under Brussels Tax Plan Javier Villamor December 15, 2025 Capitals accuse Brussels of lifting tax figures from activist NGOs while ignoring harm-reduction policies backed by governments.
UPDATE: Lithuania To Close Border with Belarus Temporarily TEC News October 27, 2025 Vilnius has extended border restrictions with Belarus, following incidents involving suspected cigarette-smuggling balloons.
Portugal Joins Backlash Against EU Tobacco Tax Hike Tamás Orbán August 4, 2025 The government warns the plan could cost Lisbon €1.5 billion in lost revenue and drive a surge in contraband.
Sin Tax? EU Wants To Make Money From Tobacco Sales Zolta Győri June 13, 2025 The rising prices of cigarettes already helped the spread of other tobacco products, so critics say taxation is not the way to fight tobacco use.
France Aims To Ban Outdoor Smoking To Protect Children TEC News / AFP May 29, 2025 “Tobacco must disappear where there are children,” health minister said.
Italy and Romania Team Up Against EU’s “Unscientific” Smoking Ban Proposals Michael Curzon November 21, 2024 Campaigner says nations’ joint statement “exposes the bloc’s misguided approach.”
EU To Push for Wider and Stricter Smoking Ban in Outdoor Areas Michael Curzon September 17, 2024 Brussels wants new Europe-wide bans to include products that don’t contain nicotine.
UK Smoking Ban Could Put Pub Staff at Risk of Violence Michael Curzon September 2, 2024 “They’re obviously determined to close the last of the British pubs down,” said Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
The British Smoking Ban Is Back—and Moving Outdoors! Michael Curzon August 29, 2024 Pub industry insiders have described new proposals as “deeply concerning.”
