Europe

Media Watch examines Follow The Money’s claims that tobacco-industry lobbying has blocked tougher EU vaping rules, and finds its evidence does not prove policy capture.

Four EU member states have joined Sweden in objecting to Poland's proposed nicotine pouch restrictions over single-market concerns.

UK nicotine pouch users travelling to France could face severe penalties under the country's new outright ban on nicotine pouches.

Discover Stockholm's Licensing Unit's bid to revoke Snusbolaget Norden’s permit over age verification disputes.

EU considers Sweden's smoke-free approach, aiming to reduce smoking prevalence below 5% by 2040, by adopting alternative nicotine products.

The Latvian parliament is trying to pass laws limiting the availability of harm-reduction products like vapes and nicotine pouches.

Considerate Pouchers held a Fika event at Swedish Parliament to highlight Sweden's near achievement of Smoke Free status (<5% smokers).

Belgium's ban on nicotine pouches ignores harm reduction evidence. This editorial critiques the policy and explains why it may inadvertently encourage smoking.