Circular lobbying: the Commission pays the NGOs that push its nicotine agenda
October 01, 2026 by worldvapersalliance.com
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Circular lobbying: the Commission pays the NGOs that push its nicotine agenda
Follow the funding trail and the nicotine debate starts to look less independent than it should. EU-backed NGOs campaigning in support of the Commission’s preferred agenda raise questions about circular influence, transparency and who gets treated as a credible voice. That matters because policy on vaping, pouches and other smoke-free products affects millions of adults who smoke. Public health decisions should be open about evidence, interests and funding — especially when they shape access to lower-risk alternatives.
