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...

"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...

Reduced tax on snus attracts a lot of attention

"A disaster". "A proposal influenced by the tobacco industry". "A model for other EU countries to follow" The government's plans to reduce the tax on snus and to finance the measure with increased taxes...

Fighting for e-cigarettes in Europe

Flavour restrictions, heavy taxation and outright bans are on the agenda as the EU reviews its directives. ETHRA is a voice for e-cigarettes in the EU.