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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"

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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

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"Officials are expected to defend the Swedish harm reduction model"

Despite clear political messages, there are concerns that Swedish officials do not share the government's view on smoke-free nicotine alternatives. This could affect the outcome of a revised tobacco convention to be negotiated in November.

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.

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Snus giant: "Boycott champagne and don't holiday in France"

Boycott Champagne and don't go to France on holiday. That's the message from the Swedish Haypp Group, which runs Snusbolaget, Sweden's largest retailer of snus and nicotine pouches.

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...

EU proposes new excise duties on nicotine pouches and nicotine-free e-liquid

The biggest EU budget in history so far will be partly paid for by new taxes. Not just on big business, but also through revenue from new EU-led excise duties on smokeless nicotine products. It says...

Finance Minister: "EU tax proposal on nicotine pouches completely unacceptable"

The battle for white snus is heating up in the EU, at least when it comes to taxes on the popular Swedish nicotine product. A current EU proposal would increase the tax and thus the price...