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Taxpayers pressures government in nicotine tax battle

“Swedish snus users should not have to pay SEK 70 for a can of white snus” This is the opinion of the Taxpayers' Association, which is now entering the debate on the EU's proposal for a new tax on smokeless...

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How long can you hold on to a bubble before it bursts?

OPINION. Nicotine policy is changing - and the WHO and many EU countries risk being on the wrong side of the tide. Sweden shows that harm reduction works, while many EU countries and the WHO are...

Flavour bans are spreading across the EU - but a majority still allow variety

The trend for European countries to ban flavoured e-liquids is gaining momentum. This year, Latvia became the ninth country in a row to ban flavoured e-liquids - and more are on the way. In the majority of...

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Fierce EU battle on smoke-free nicotine ahead of WHO tobacco meeting - Sweden on the frontline

EU member states are on a collision course ahead of the secret WHO tobacco meeting. Sweden has a crucial role to play, but experts warn of the risks of compromise. "Don't let the prohibitionists get an inch"