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    EU proposes major tobacco tax overhaul, raising cigarette duties by 139%

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    By Iris East on August 17, 2026 EU
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    EU proposes major tobacco tax overhaul, raising cigarette duties by 139%

    Tobacco Tax Overhaul
    The EU is proposing a revised Tobacco Taxation Directive that would raise minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent.
    Tobacco Tax Reform
    This proposed overhaul could significantly increase EU revenue through a projected rise in minimum excise duties on cigarettes and the introduction of taxes on emerging tobacco products.
    Tobacco Tax Reform
    The EU’s proposal aims to significantly increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes and implement EU-wide minimum taxes on all nicotine products, enhancing public health initiatives.

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    The EU is considering its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxes in over a decade through a revised Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD). The proposal would increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent and introduce EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches.

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