Update on Tobacco Excise Duties and New Products

by name voted on 17.06.2026

Summary

The report proposes updating EU excise duty rules for tobacco to include new products like heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. It also suggests adjusting tax rates through inflation-linked indexation while extending transition periods to prevent illicit trade.

10 17.06.2026

Report

health

economy

taxation

public finance and budget policy

Key points

In force from 31/12/2032 Out of force from 31/12/2032

The proposal aims to modernize tobacco taxation rules across the European Union.
New product categories, including heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, will be integrated into the existing tax framework.
The rules regarding the quantities of products allowed for private use will be updated to include new formats.
Tax rates will be adjusted every three years based on inflation, but with a maximum increase cap of 12% to ensure predictability.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive (EU) 2020/262 as regards the general arrangements for excise duty in respect of tobacco and tobacco related products REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive (EU) 2020/262 as regards the general arrangements for excise duty in respect of tobacco and tobacco related products General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

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