Report: Taxes and bans prevent smokers from taking up smoking
High prices, flavour bans and difficulties in finding the products. This is why smokers, who also use e-cigarettes, do not quit smoking completely.
Category: EU
Authority accused of hiding figures on road pricing
The Danish health authority is accused of hiding information about e-cigarettes ahead of its decision to ban flavours in e-juice. Now criticism is growing from both politicians and companies.
German politicians oppose tax on e-liquid
The German government's plans to tax e-liquids are strongly opposed by the opposition. "Should not be taxed as high as cigarettes"
E-cigarettes can save lives - says German court
"E-cigarettes save lives". A claim that has sparked debate. Now a German court has ruled in favour of allowing companies to use the phrase in their marketing.
Brexit: new laws for e-cigs underway
The laws for e-cigarettes could change in the UK. "Brexit opens up for laws based on research"
Estonia cancels tax on e-liquid
Estonia randomly removes the tax on e-liquid. The reason is a growing black market and increasing cross-border trade.
Denmark's ban on flavoured e-juice confirmed
Despite being contrary to the EU Treaty, the Danish Parliament decided to ban flavours in e-liquids from April 2022.
Major survey on e-cigarettes in the EU
How do Europeans use e-cigarettes and other smokeless nicotine products? Over 25,000 e-cigarette users have so far responded to the ETHRA survey.
EU halts Danish flavour ban - temporarily
Denmark's planned ban on flavours in e-liquid could be stopped by the EU. The Commission is calling for better arguments to further restrict e-cigs.
Protests against new flavour ban in the Netherlands
Dutch vejpare will have to settle for the taste of tobacco. The current government decided this week.
Appeals to EU to stop Danish flavour ban
Denmark's law banning flavours in e-cigarettes and e-liquid has implications for all vejp users in the EU, says ETHRA.
French e-cig shops reopen - "in the public interest"
French vape shops can reopen after decision by health authority "The state has taken a stand in favour of vaping as an anti-smoking tool"
