Written question – Changes in the tobacco market in the European Union – E-001976/2025

Question for written answer  E-001976/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kosma Złotowski (ECR)

In recent years, the tobacco industry has undergone a number of significant changes. New products have appeared on the market which are not always properly defined and which fall outside the scope of the current rules. At the same time, public awareness of the harmful effects of smoking and the consequences of tobacco use for public health has been growing. Member States are taking measures at national level to ensure that e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products are taxed appropriately, but coordination at European level is also needed to ensure a level playing field in the single market.

• 1.Is the Commission currently working on a revision of the existing rules governing the functioning and taxation of the tobacco industry in the EU?
• 2.Does the Commission intend to present the main elements of these changes in the near future and to consult the public on this matter?
• 3.Does the Commission consider that tobacco tax rates should be linked to the amount of toxic substances emitted?

Submitted: 16.5.2025