Polish liquid producers urge a presidential veto against proposed excise tax revisions that favor imported pods over local firms.
Ireland increases cigarette pack costs past €20 and approves a 40% excise duty hike on e-liquids for 2027.
Italian authorities outline scheduled 2027 price increases across traditional cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco.
Industry bodies warn that the £2.20 e-liquid duty will expand illicit markets and reverse public health gains.
A new tax bill transposing six EU directives aims to boost state revenue through updated tobacco and electricity excise rates.
The Ministry of Finance plans indexed excise rate increases across cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco through 2029.
Germany approves annual tobacco tax increases through 2030 as experts debate the impact on illegal trade.
Italy updates its vaping market rules with mandatory e-liquid leaflets, increased excise taxes, and tighter physical store requirements.
Germany collects €17.6 billion in tobacco taxes, but smoking costs the economy €97 billion every year.
Cigarette prices will rise to €6.50 as the government targets an additional €35 million in revenue.
Brussels postpones its tobacco tax directive vote to November as Sweden defends low levies on nicotine pouches.
Federal draft bill introduces phased tax increases on cigarettes, heated tobacco, and vapes to deter youth addiction.