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In Slovakia, the number of people who smoke every day is declining, particularly among younger age groups. However, the European Commission also wants to bring e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches under control.
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A compromise proposal recommended lower rates for cigarettes and heated tobacco than those proposed by the European Commission. Conflicting political pressures, however, prevented MEPs from adopting any position on the major reform.
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The European Commission wants equal regulation of all nicotine products, but disagreement over their relative harmfulness is dividing scientists, countries and institutions.
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In its first dedicated report on nicotine pouches, the UN agency mapped manufacturers’ marketing tactics. It says they are systematically targeting children and young people.
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Bruegel analysts assessed five sources of funding for the EU’s new budget. They agree with the proposals except for one, which they recommend scrapping altogether. Slovakia, on the other hand, has reservations about most of them.
