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Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes
The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad.
France to enact smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July
A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine.
Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces
The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.
Belgium bans display of tobacco products in shops
The new law is designed to curb impulse purchases of cigarettes and tobacco — and supermarkets are prohibited from selling them altogether.
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Health ministers urge the Commission to boost anti-tobacco action
In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.
France bans nicotine pouch sales. Where does the rest of Europe stand?
Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation.
EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction
Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.
Smoking one cigarette can reduce lifespan by 20 minutes, study finds
A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows.
Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco bans
The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure to second-hand smoke and to "encourage current smokers to quit”, bucking Parliament's recent shelving of the proposal.
EU calls for tougher measures to achieve a ‘tobacco free generation’
The European Commission recommends that member states extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, including for electronic cigarettes and nicotine-free products.
Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking in outdoor areas, leaked draft says
The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews.
Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco
The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium.
Italian watchdog turns heat up on BAT and Amazon over tobacco ads
Italy's competition watchdog, AGCM, fines BAT and Amazon €7 million for deceptive advertising on heated tobacco products.
Tobacco use declining globally, despite industry efforts, WHO says
While global consumption of tobacco is declining, trends indicate that the goal of a 30 per cent reduction will not be met by 2025 as initially planned.
France unveils price hike and new restrictions to reduce smoking
France's health ministry unveiled a new plan on Tuesday to tackle cigarette smoking in the country, including bans on smoking in parks and on beaches.
Tourists in France could now face fines for smoking on the beach
The country has just introduced a ban on smoking in some public areas as part of a comprehensive anti-tobacco plan.