The EU Commission’s Misinformation on Vaping: A Deadly Disservice to Public Health
May 28, 2025 by worldvapersalliance.com
The EU Commission’s Misinformation on Vaping: A Deadly Disservice to Public Health
The European Commission and WHO spread misinformation linking vaping to smoking, hindering harm reduction efforts. Officials like Commissioner Hoekstra falsely equate vaping with smoking, ignoring evidence and discouraging smokers from switching. The WHO director mistakenly claims all tobacco is equally harmful, disregarding vaping's safer profile. This misinformation leads to more deaths and disease by deterring smokers from switching to less harmful alternatives. The upcoming EU directive reviews offer a chance to correct this harmful trend with evidence-based regulation. As World Vape Day nears, contrasting celebrations highlight vaping's success in helping millions quit smoking. It's crucial for the EU Commission and WHO to prioritize public health over ideology and end their harmful stance on harm reduction.
