EXCLUSIVE: EU vape and pouch tax by Summer, Commissioner tells Parliament.
May 13, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
EXCLUSIVE: EU vape and pouch tax by Summer, Commissioner tells Parliament.
European Commissioner Hoekstra plans to propose higher taxes on safer nicotine products, aiming for implementation by summer. The proposal includes raising prices on nicotine pouches by over 50% and adding €3 to a 10ml bottle of vaping liquid. Hoekstra is reaching out to national officials for support, targeting countries resistant to the tax hike. While some Commission members question the economic timing, Hoekstra remains adamant against nicotine products, claiming vapes are as harmful as cigarettes. Climate change policy also falls under Hoekstra's jurisdiction, sparking criticism for prioritizing vaping taxes over environmental issues. Resistance from Member States and skepticism within the Commission may hinder the tax plan approval.
