Source: European Parliament
The Commission continues to work on revising the Tobacco Tax Directive.
The upcoming revision is based on an impact assessment and public consultations in line with the principles of Better Regulation.
The Commission is assessing a number of options in line with the Council conclusions of June 2020 on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco.
Harmonisation of excise duties on tobacco products necessitates careful consideration of public health and fiscal objectives, while respecting national competences .
The Commission is committed to supporting Member States in line with the objectives of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan[1].
- [1] https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/promoting-our-european-way-life/european-health-union/cancer-plan-europe_en.
Last updated: 1 July 2025