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Social Media Toolkit: Working Toward a Tobacco- & Nicotine-Free Generation

ENSP envisions a tobacco free future, in which no European will have to suffer from tobacco related illnesses and early death. All our constant efforts are concentrated towards providing children and young people the freedom to grow up independently and in good health, without being coaxed into a lifetime of addiction. Reaching the objective of reducing tobacco use to below 5% by 2040, as specified also in the ENSP Statutes from 2011, will depend on sustained commitment, coordinated action, and a strong emphasis on prevention. By prioritizing youth protection and addressing nicotine dependence at its source, the European Union can […]

Health organisations urge EU action on youth nicotine addiction

Nicotine addiction among young people is no longer a future risk, becoming an urgent concern to be acted upon. This open letter brings together a broad coalition of European and international health organisations to call for a stronger, more coherent response at the EU level. As new nicotine products continue to evolve and reach younger audiences, the letter underlines the need for earlier prevention strategies, sustained protection, and proactive regulation able to keep pace with the reality of today’s market. Addressing nicotine addiction at its source is key to avoiding a new generation locked into long-term dependence. This joint letter highlights that the necessary […]

Addressing the changing nicotine landscape: Key takeaways from the 11th Nicotine Conference

The 11th Nicotine Conference, held at the Barmelweid Clinic in Switzerland under the motto ATEM UND WANDEL – BREATHE FOR CHANGE, brought together experts from clinical practice, public health, and policy to address the evolving nicotine landscape. The discussions highlighted the growing complexity of nicotine products, the need for stronger prevention approaches, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration to protect population health. In his keynote speech, José Luis Castro, WHO Director-General’s Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, warned against the rapid normalisation of new nicotine products, particularly among young people. He highlighted the shift from a single-product landscape to a […]

Presidential announcement from Prof Panagiotis Behrakis

Dear friends, ENSP members and collaborators, It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I assume the duties of President of ENSP at this time, and I would like to thank you all for your trust. The current European environment is undeniably demanding and offers limited support for the financial sustainability of our organization. Nevertheless, ENSP, with its 28-year history in the field of tobacco control, continues its steady and dedicated work to address the greatest epidemic of all time, always guided by the principles of the World Health Organization and the directives of the European […]

Hungarian Methodology Center Publishes Hungarian Edition of ENSP Guidelines

Since 2012, the National Methodology Center for Smoking Cessation Support has been operating at the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology, serving as the key hub for coordinating smoking cessation activities in Hungary. Its mission includes: Over the years, the Methodology Center has built a strong partnership with the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention. This collaboration has involved adapting the ENSP Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines for Hungary, as well as contributing expertise to international initiatives aimed at advancing tobacco control. In 2025, ENSP released the 4th edition of the Tobacco Dependence Treatment Guidelines. Recognizing the importance of making these […]

ENSP Monograph: 25 years of Tobacco Control history in Europe

The European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention was born 25 years ago with organisations, but above all, people who recognised their responsibilities in relation to the health of citizens in Europe. They were committed and willing to engage with developing public policy, but also a real never-seen-before culture change. At a time when nobody could hope or imagine it possible, they believed in a smoke-free Europe and declared war to the tobacco industry. Initially funded by the Europe Against Cancer programme, a network of national coalitions was established by a group of experts to coordinate smoking prevention actions, following […]

The Convention Secretariat recognizes the wealth of expertise and knowledge within civil society organizations

ENSP interview with the Head of the Secretariat of the WHO – FCTC, Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo I. Challenges during a pandemic 1. What are the greatest challenges faced by the WHO-FCTC Secretariat in the current situation generated by COVID pandemic? The first and biggest challenge that we have faced was the need to postpone until next year the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and the Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP2) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. This […]

Preliminary Assessment Report for Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU and Tobacco Advertising Directive (2003/33/EC)

ENSP plays a key “watch‐dog” role in Europe to prevent the tobacco industry from biasing and slowing down the tobacco control processes nationally and at EU level. As national policies and priorities are dynamic, influenced by political constellations, funding opportunities, influence of EU policies and public support for tobacco control, ENSP must regularly and systematically assess both the level and type of support requested from ENSP members across Europe. The present report outlines the results of the monitoring of TPD and TAD implementation in EU countries as well as an assessment of the level and kind of need expressed in various member […]

ENSP Fact Sheet Series 2019

ENSP has launched the second Series of Fact Sheets covering a range of tobacco control topics. The latest 3 editions are dedicated to Tobacco Taxation, Emerging and Novel Tobacco Products and Impact of novel and emerging products AND youth. Highligts: Context: the tobacco epidemic in Europe High prevalence: Compared to the rest of the world, the WHO Europe Region has the highest prevalence of tobacco smoking adults and among the highest smoking rates among adolescents. High costs: Direct health costs: Tobacco-related disease Indirect costs: Premature death, disability due to disease, decreased productivity High morbidity and mortality: Tobacco use is estimated to be responsible […]

MADRID DECLARATION 2018

FOR HEALTH AND FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO IN SPAIN The consumption of tobacco is responsible every year in Spain for the death of more than 50,000 people, who for the most part began to smoke long before reaching the age of 18 years old. As the first cause of preventable death in our country, it represents an obstacle to the right to health and life of Spaniards, a right recognized in numerous human rights treaties ratified by the Spanish Government, among others the Convention on the Children’s Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms […]