Consumers urge Sweden to veto EU Tobacco Tax
February 23, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
Consumers urge Sweden to veto EU Tobacco Tax
Nine organizations representing users of safer nicotine products urge the Swedish Government to veto EU's proposal for significant tax hikes on vapes and nicotine pouches. Seen as a threat to the Swedish Model, the plan could harm public health by treating safer nicotine options like cigarettes. Sweden's success in low smoking rates is attributed to these products, making the directive a direct attack. The suggested minimum excise duty is deemed unreasonably high, potentially pushing consumers back to smoking. The plea calls for differentiation in taxes based on risk and protection of national sovereignty to maintain successful harm reduction strategies. EU countries will discuss the proposal this week.
February 23, 2026 by euractiv.com
Consumer groups urge Sweden to veto EU nicotine tax overhaul
Campaigners warn EU nicotine tax changes risk smoking setback
February 23, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
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