"The EESC warns against 'excessive increases' on the grounds that they could fuel illicit trade, thereby recycling one of the tobacco industry's oldest false narratives arguments against stronger regulation."
"With the WHO European region leading global tobacco and nicotine consumption, the TED revision represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bolster EU tobacco control, resist industry influence and decouple the case for effective taxation policy from the illicit trade debate."
"Frédéric Valletoux, chair of the National Assembly's Social Affairs Committee, calls out cigarette manufacturers' role in fueling the parallel trade through the 'organised oversupply' of countries bordering France."
Sixteen European NGOs raised concerns about tobacco industry influence within the EU's Economic and Social Committee regarding the Tobacco Excise Tax Directive. The EESC's report reflects industry arguments against tax increases, ignoring WHO guidance on effective tobacco control. The revision of the TED presents a crucial opportunity for the EU to enhance tobacco regulation and address illicit trade. French MP Frédéric Valletoux highlighted the organized oversupply by manufacturers as a key factor in parallel tobacco trade, urging action to protect public health and fiscal revenues.
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