EU Ministers Push for Tobacco Directive Revision as Commission Remains Vague

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Of course, all of this does not necessarily have an immediate impact on Hungarian prices, as Hungary is not among the most enthusiastic supporters and taxation is always a national competence.

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The European Commission would more than double the EU cigarette tax – but would spare heated tobacco. According to a leaked internal document, the proposal would bring a marked price increase, but would have a different impact on the member states, but in Hungary, a serious price increase could occur, Euractiv reported.

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The European Commission is planning a significant tax increase on tobacco products after 15 member states urged new measures against cigarette sales, <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/european-commission-mulls-139-tax-rise-on-cigarettes-says-internal-document/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Euractiv</a> reported.