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Spain Implements New Tax on E-Liquids and Nicotine Pouches

EU Parliament Rebels, Rejects Commission’s Tobacco Tax Hike

stagbar June 19, 2026

MEPs demand complete withdrawal of the Tobacco Excise Duty Directive revision amid deep national divisions.

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EU Tobacco Tax Reform at Risk as French Far-Right Opposes Vape Hikes

stagbar June 17, 2026

Jordan Bardella’s RN vows to vote against the EU tobacco excise mechanism, threatening the parliamentary majority.

EU Lawmakers Push for Lower Taxes and Longer Transitions on Nicotine

stagbar June 5, 2026

The European Parliament’s ECON committee scales back proposed tax hikes on cigarettes, vapes, and nicotine pouches.

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EU Tobacco Policy Row: Scientists Defend Harm Reduction

stagbar May 13, 2026

Independent researchers and industry leaders clash with Brussels over the regulation of vapes and smoke-free nicotine alternatives.

EU Court Rules DIY Hookah Tobacco Scraps Are Fully Taxable

stagbar April 30, 2026

Judges reject consumer-use arguments, stating that multi-step home preparation does not exempt unfinished tobacco from excise taxes.

2026 Global Vape Regulations Guide: UK, EU, US & Asia Updates

stagbar April 16, 2026

From UK duty stamps to EU ingredient bans and US tax hikes, discover how new 2026 vaping laws will impact manufacturers and retailers worldwide.

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What Is the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)? A Complete Guide

stagbar April 15, 2026

Understand the essential EU and UK regulations governing e-cigarette capacities, nicotine limits, and the upcoming TPD III changes.

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EU Nicotine Policy Reset: Brussels Prepares TPD & TAD Revisions

stagbar April 8, 2026

The European Commission is moving beyond traditional tobacco control, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive regulatory overhaul targeting the entire nicotine market, including e-cigarettes and digital marketing.

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The EU Tobacco Battle: Tighter Restrictions vs. Harm Reduction

stagbar April 3, 2026

The EU faces a fierce battle over the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and taxation. Discover how France, Greece, and Sweden are clashing over harm reduction.

EU Vaping Black Market Surges to €6.6B Following Strict Bans

stagbar March 30, 2026

Strict EU vaping bans have created a €6.6 billion black market. A Fraunhofer study warns of toxic unregulated products and the urgent need for harmonized laws.