The government now submits a strong proposal for a taste ban on electronic cigarettes to the Swedish Parliament. On the same day, vejpare and activists gather in Stockholm to protest.
Taste bans, taxes and restrictions. These are the key words to summarize the 1TP8 Year 2021. But that's not the whole truth - 2021 has opened up many opportunities!
"The Non Smoking Generation has an attitude towards freedom of expression that has no place in a democratic society" says Réka Tolnai, President of the Center Party Youth League
Shops are no longer allowed to sell most products from some of the world's largest e-cigarette companies. This is the result of a review by the Public Health Agency of Sweden of the range of products available in Swedish vejpshoppar.
As restrictions are lifted and more Swedes are vaccinated against COVID-19, the doors to an event for vejpare in Gothenburg are opening. On Saturday it's time for Casino Night at Arcane Vape.
Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. This is proposed by a broad political committee in the UK.
World Vape Day. Under the slogan "Switching is Quitting", scientists, activists and ordinary vejpers call on the world's politicians to change their minds about the importance of harm reduction for smokers.
E-cigarettes are significantly more effective than nicotine replacement therapy. This is the result of a major review of 16 independent studies in Australia.