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Calling on users to have their say on EU nicotine taxes - over 13,000 have responded

So far, over 13,000 Europeans have commented on the European Commission's proposals for new nicotine taxes. Several advocacy organisations are now urging their members to keep up the pressure. “Together we can stop the EU bureaucrats" insane proposals" writes the Swedish Snus Association

EU budget under threat - 14 countries side with Sweden on nicotine tax

The European Commission's record budget is at risk of collapse. There is strong opposition to plans to finance part of the budget through new nicotine and corporate taxes - with 14 member states siding with Sweden.

Fighting for nicotine pouches in the EU - but the opposition is massive

Considerate Pouchers is touring Europe with harm reduction as its message. At the same time, several countries, with the support of the European Commission, want to see tougher measures to reduce harm reduction opportunities in the nicotine market.

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"Alliance between snus users and vejp users could save smoke-free options in the EU"

Sweden needs to build alliances within the EU to defend Swedish alternatives to cigarettes. This is the view of Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (SD). "We are pretty much alone on nicotine pouches in the EU, but it...

France to ban nicotine pouches

Despite protests, the sale, import and even possession of nicotine pouches will be banned in France as of 1 March 2026. This was announced by the French government via...

Spain defends nicotine pouch ban - but France backs down

Spain is defending its planned restrictions on nicotine pouches tooth and nail against EU countries protesting what it calls a "de facto" ban. Meanwhile, France, which also wants to ban white...

Politicians react to nicotine taxes - "EU sabotages Swedish tobacco policy"

Swexit, VETO and the call for Sweden to lead by example with harm reduction. These are the main messages from Swedish politicians, tobacco-free nicotine users and industry representatives following the EU's...

Small business owners: "Defend all harm reduction - not just bags"

The Swedish government must fight EU taxes on nicotine-free e-liquid as hard as it defends nicotine pouches. This is the view of Swedish e-juice manufacturers as the EU's tax proposal is now out for consultation.

Government emphasises importance of balanced nicotine laws

The Swedish government wants EU regulations on the tobacco, nicotine and alcohol markets to be proportionate and aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from exposure. This is what emerged when the Swedish Minister for Health, Acko Ankarberg, met her...

EU: Nicotine tax on nicotine-free liquids and 600% tax increase on pouches

Is your e-liquid nicotine-free? Or are you trying to cut down on nicotine? It doesn't matter according to the EU - a new proposal could make your e-juice six times more expensive. Decisions are now approaching on...

"That vaping kills, is a false and dangerous myth" EU-experts warn

EU/Policy. Despite scientific studies showing that smokeless nicotine products are significantly less harmful than cigarettes, false claims are now circulating in the European Commission's tax debate. Critics warn that equal taxation could have serious consequences for...

Sweden stops Spain's pouch plans - "Smoking is a major health hazard"

"Nicotine pouches are not health products, and that is why we in Sweden have regulated them. But in a situation where smoking is allowed, nicotine pouches should also be allowed," says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa regarding...