If Brussels ignores science on safer nicotine, it risks losing public trust
March 24, 2026 by euperspectives.eu
If Brussels ignores science on safer nicotine, it risks losing public trust
In response to comments by Olivér Várhelyi, Clive Bates co-signed an open letter addressed to Ursula von der Leyen, urging a more balanced approach to lower-risk nicotine products. In an interview with EU Perspectives, he emphasized that policymakers need to carefully weigh public health goals against unintended consequences. His main argument is that overly strict or misguided regulation could undermine harm reduction efforts and ultimately worsen outcomes instead of improving them.
