Advancing Harm Reduction Through Stratified Taxation: A European Perspective

Aligning Fiscal Policy with Tobacco Harm Reduction Goals The European Union is at a pivotal moment in shaping the future of tobacco and nicotine taxation. With discussions on revising Directive 2011/64/EU underway, policymakers have the opportunity to introduce a risk-proportionate taxation framework that aligns fiscal policy with public health objectives. This approach would create financial…