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S says no to EU tax on nicotine pouches ”Svantesson must stop playing powerless”

Opposition to the European Commission's proposal to sharply increase taxes on nicotine pouches is growing. Now the Social Democrats are also criticising the plans, which could mean a tax increase of up to 650% in Sweden.

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Cyprus wants to simplify EU nicotine tax - but white snus will pay the bill

The EU's planned new nicotine taxes will affect Swedish users differently. The cost of nicotine e-liquid could remain unchanged - while nicotine pouches risk significant tax increases.

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France halts e-liquid tax - heavily criticised proposal voted down

The French parliament has rejected new taxes on e-liquid and plans to equate e-cigarettes with tobacco. After massive protests from vejp users, researchers and small businesses, the entire proposal was cancelled - a...

Prohibition on paper - millions of vejpar anyway in Mexico

Mexico is tightening the law against vejp products. New amendments to the country's federal health law now criminalise the entire commercial handling - from production to advertising - with penalties of up to eight years in prison.

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EU Commissioner under fire for smoke-free nicotine statement

EU health commissioner Olivér Várhelyi is heavily criticised after claiming that smokeless nicotine products are as harmful as cigarettes. The statement is questioned by scientists and provokes strong reactions. Olivér Várhelyi is now accused of...

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Warns against EU taxes on nicotine - ”Risking jobs and public health”

87 industry organisations, manufacturers and retailers are raising the alarm about the European Commission's planned tax increases on cigarettes and smokeless nicotine products. The sector warns of job and fiscal collapse - and says public health could suffer.

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EU wants to make Terea twice as expensive - “Listening more to lobbyists than citizens”

The European Commission's proposal for a sharp increase in nicotine taxes continues to face opposition from several Member States. It is no longer just about higher prices for nicotine pouches and e-liquid - it is now clear that...

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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...

Massive response to new EU nicotine tax - strong reactions from Sweden

Almost 19,000 Europeans contacted the European Commission to comment on the new tax proposal for smokeless nicotine products. Around 5,000 of these came from Sweden. Now various interest groups are accusing tobacco companies of...

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International scientists: “WHO risks lives by opposing smoke-free alternatives”

Leading scientists from several countries accuse the WHO of discouraging smoke-free alternatives such as e-cigarettes, snus and nicotine pouches - products that research shows can reduce the risks of nicotine use and help millions of smokers quit.

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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"