New Report

New Report: How to Design and Enforce Tobacco Excises?


On 4 November 2016 the International Monetary Fund published the report How to Design and Enforce Tobacco Excises?

The report offers sound first step information towards policy decisions in tobacco taxation. It covers the advantages of ad valorem vs. specific taxes, how high tobacco taxes should be and the key elements of an efficient tax administration that secures the tax base and prevents illegal trade. 

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Launch of the 4th Edition of the ENSP Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Guidelines

We are excited to announce the release of the 4th Edition of the ENSP Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment Guidelines! This updated version includes important enhancements to keep you...

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European health organisations urge EU Member States to support the EU Commission’s proposal for smoke- and aerosol-free environments 

Tobacco consumption remains a leading cause of preventable death and disease in the EU, linked to cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions, with second-hand smoke and novel products posing additional...

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Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in the Moldovan Parliament

On November 12th 2024, the Social Protection, Health and Family Commission in Moldova’s Parliament held a crucial debate on the draft Law no. 280, focusing on strengthening tobacco control...

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