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EU Celebrates Sweden’s Tobacco Success While Undermining It

Cláudia Nunes July 30, 2026

Prioritising lower-risk alternative products over prohibitions would reduce both cigarette consumption and associated crime more than any number of snowballing product regulations in Brussels.

Irish Officials Told: Don’t Meet Tobacco Companies

Javier Villamor July 15, 2026

As Dublin takes over the EU Council presidency, officials have been instructed to reject meetings on tobacco policy, raising wider questions about who gets access to Brussels policymakers.

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.

Tag: tobacco

EU Celebrates Sweden’s Tobacco Success While Undermining It

Irish Officials Told: Don’t Meet Tobacco Companies

Germany Considers ‘Sin Taxes’ to Fund Health System

Smokers and Vapers Face Price Shock Under Brussels Tax Plan

UPDATE: Lithuania To Close Border with Belarus Temporarily

Portugal Joins Backlash Against EU Tobacco Tax Hike

Sin Tax? EU Wants To Make Money From Tobacco Sales

France Aims To Ban Outdoor Smoking To Protect Children

Italy and Romania Team Up Against EU’s “Unscientific” Smoking Ban Proposals

EU To Push for Wider and Stricter Smoking Ban in Outdoor Areas

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