Greens and Socialists try to block public consultations on tobacco legislation
In Europe, Greens and Socialists attempted to limit public consultations on tobacco legislation, but their proposal was rejected, reaffirming the importance of inclusive…
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EU talks on tobacco taxation hit a Swedish brick wall
Brussels wants to keep those taxes for its own budget and it is aiming for several billion euros in revenues.
WHO accuses tobacco industry of wanting to ‘hook a new generation of users’ on pouches
"The rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, which are being aggressively marketed to adolescents and young people".
EU attacks vaping as ‘gateway to nicotine addictions’
Addiction experts are attacking the European Commission for a report on its tobacco control efforts which says novel nicotine products, such as vaping, are "pulling…
Leading scientists accuse European Commissioner of ‘misleading statements’ on smoke-free nicotine products
A coalition of 23 leading European experts in medicine, toxicology, epidemiology and addiction science has accused European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare…
Compromise proposal on tobacco ‘is opposite of harm reduction’
A leaked compromise proposal from the Cypriot presidency on the European Union’s Tobacco Excise Directive has drawn sharp criticism for undermining harm reduction.
Danish EU Presidency and EC push for novel tobacco product bans, defying member states
Leaked negotiating documents from the Council of the European Union's Danish Presidency have exposed a controversial bid by the Danish Government and the European…
Divided EU will not take part in WHO Tobacco Control vote as EC digs in heels
The European Union will not participate in a vote on a revised treaty at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11) in Geneva, Switzerland this month.
EU softens tone on smoking products
Brussels has circulated a revised, less combative, compromise proposal for a unified EU position on the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco…
Not your choice: Brussels surrenders your body to Geneva
They are coming for your body and your wallet.
Tobacco: Why won’t Brussels follow Sweden’s ‘smoke free’ policy?
Brussels has poured cold water over Sweden's approach to tackling smoking and plans to move in a completely different direction with its upcoming Tobacco Plan.
EC quietly reveals proposal on Tobacco Taxation Directive
Under the looming shadow of negotiations over the European Union’s next long-term budget, the European Commission has quietly released a proposal to overhaul the…
Future of cigarettes in Europe up in smoke?
As European Commissioner for Health Olivér Várhelyi was working on a new update for the EC's tobacco directive, Brussels Signal took part in a media visit to US…
Brussels wants ‘teetotal’ clampdown on tobacco
Tobacco is set to become a hot-button issue in the next legislature.
European regulators close in on Big Tobacco’s new tea sticks
European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers' new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed…
Alcohol should carry cigarette-style graphic warnings, say Left-wing parties
Eurocare, a network of around 50 voluntary and non-governmental organisations working on the prevention and reduction of alcohol-related harm across Europe, wants…