EU Commission’s New Tobacco Tax Plan: A Direct Attack on Public Health, the Poor, and Common Sense
April 16, 2025 by worldvapersalliance.com
EU Commission’s New Tobacco Tax Plan: A Direct Attack on Public Health, the Poor, and Common Sense
The World Vapers’ Alliance expresses concern over the EU's proposed nicotine tax increase, including a 30% raise in cigarette prices and higher taxes on vaping products. The alliance warns that this move would disproportionately affect low-income smokers, hinder quitting efforts, and fuel anti-EU sentiments. Director Michael Landl criticizes the Commission for overlooking public health and social implications, urging a reversal of the harmful taxation plans. Landl emphasizes the need to incentivize smokers to switch to safer alternatives by lowering taxes on products like vaping. The WVA calls on the EU to prioritize citizens' well-being and reconsider the detrimental tax hike proposal.
