Sharpening the knives: the EU battle over tobacco begins
March 30, 2026 by euractiv.com
Sharpening the knives: the EU battle over tobacco begins
Brussels is preparing for a major political and regulatory confrontation as the European Union begins revisiting its tobacco policy framework. The debate is being fuelled by a forthcoming European Commission study examining the health effects of alternative nicotine products, which is expected to shape future legislation. Deep divisions are emerging between policymakers, with some pushing for stricter controls on all nicotine products and others advocating for a more differentiated, risk-based approach. The outcome of this clash could significantly influence how products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco are regulated across the EU. At stake is not only the future of tobacco control policy, but also the broader direction of public health strategy in balancing precaution with harm reduction. System could not access the page, the text article must be completed manually
