The EU’s Tax Proposal on Safer Nicotine Products: A Step Backward for Public Health
Reports have emerged that the European Commission may be preparing a significant tax increase on safer nicotine alternatives—including nicotine pouches and vaping products—by mid-2025. Though not yet confirmed, the leaked plans have stirred concern across industry and public health stakeholders, particularly as EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has recently been touring member state capitals seeking…