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The Örebro Party is growing – it could oust anti-nicotine campaigners from the Riksdag

The Örebro Party’s success in Örebro could also have implications for Swedish nicotine policy. If the party wins a seat in the Riksdag, Social Democrat Karin Sundin, one of the Riksdag’s most outspoken advocates of stricter regulations on white snus and...

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Flavours and nicotine strengths are dividing the parties in the run-up to the election – what does your party think?

A ban on flavours, a nicotine cap and nicotine-free school hours – or a greater focus on age checks and the differences in risk between various nicotine products. In the run-up to the election, clear differences have emerged between the parties in the Riksdag regarding their views on white snus...

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Ireland is taking the lead as new nicotine regulations are negotiated in the EU – How will this affect you?

ANALYSIS: Ireland is holding the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers for six months, during which several major decisions on tobacco and nicotine are on the agenda. At the same time, the country is pushing ahead with its own far-reaching regulations on e-cigarettes – which have already met with objections...

Doctors warn: ”Don’t limit the alternatives to cigarettes”

Sweden has one of the lowest proportions of smokers in Europe. However, opinions are divided as to what conclusions policymakers should draw from this. In an opinion piece in Altinget, doctor Gustav Eriksson warns that...

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Swedish nicotine users to the EU: ”We want better regulations – not more bans”

The European Commission’s consultation on the next Tobacco Products Directive invited the public to have their say on future nicotine policy. 80,000 responses were received from across the EU. Of these, 4,286 came from Sweden.

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The European Parliament rejected new nicotine taxes – but also harm reduction

The European Parliament rejected new nicotine taxes. However, at the same time, a historic proposal – which would have recognised for the first time that cigarettes and smokeless nicotine products pose different health risks – was defeated. The battle now continues in the Member States.

Over 70,000 Europeans have already had their say on snus and e-cigarettes – ”But more Swedish voices are needed”

Thousands of Swedes have already had their say on future EU regulations for white snus, heat-not-burn products and e-cigarettes. Now, several consumer organisations are issuing a final call to users to get involved before the European Commission’s...

Sweden stops EU nicotine taxes - e-liquid also affected

Sweden has blocked EU plans for new minimum taxes on both nicotine pouches and e-liquid. After this week's negotiations in the Council of the EU, it is clear that the Swedish government says no - and because tax issues require...

Russia: From prohibition to drug labelling - 4 million vejpers in trouble

More than four million Russians use e-cigarettes - but since the Kremlin opened the door to regional bans, local laws risk disrupting the legal market. Meanwhile, some politicians want to go even further and equate...

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International campaign wants to preserve Swedish nicotine policy: “Sweden is a role model”

Whilst several European countries are introducing stricter regulations on nicotine pouches and vaping, an international backlash is emerging. Considerate Pouchers is now calling on Swedish politicians to preserve the Swedish model for smoke-free nicotine.

”The ”war on nicotine' is escalating - more and more countries are stepping up

As more and more studies show that smokeless nicotine products can help smokers quit cigarettes, governments around the world are tightening the rules even further. These include bans, higher taxes and...

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WHO wants to tighten nicotine pouches - but experts warn of consequences

The WHO describes nicotine pouches as a growing threat to public health and wants more bans and tougher rules. At the same time, British researchers and Swedish commentators point to something quite different: that smokeless nicotine products can...