EUROPE
Tobacco Regulation: Europe
November 2026: Major European Cities Call for EU-Wide Ban on Cigarette Filters Major European cities are calling on the European Union (EU) to introduce a complete ban on cigarette filters, arguing that they provide no proven health benefits and represent one of the largest sources of plastic pollution and urban
Tobacco Regulation: European Union
November 2026: EU Tobacco Tax Reform Nears Agreement as Sweden Drops Opposition, Malta Remains Sole Holdout European Union finance ministers moved closer to an agreement on the proposed overhaul of the EU Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) on November 9, 2026, after a series of last-minute compromises helped overcome opposition from
South-East Europe: Cigarette Market
South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia November 2026: Bulgaria Escalates Cigarette Excise Rates in Phased Tax Reform Bulgaria is moving forward with a multi-step excise tax escalation on tobacco products, a fiscal measure designed to align national tax policy with
Italy: Cigarette Market
November 2026: Italy Proposes Accelerated Tobacco Tax Increases in 2027, Including Heated Tobacco and Vaping Products Italy’s government has proposed accelerating planned tax increases on cigarettes, traditional tobacco, heated tobacco products, and e-cigarette liquids under its 2027–2029 Budget Bill. The proposal would bring forward tax increases originally scheduled for January
Germany: Cigarette Market
October 2026: Germany On Track to Hike Tobacco Taxes, Pushing Average Cigarette Prices Close to €12 by 2030 Tobacco products in Germany are set for phased price increases over the coming years following the lower house of parliament’s approval of a tax reform package. The amendment to the Tobacco Tax
France: Cigarette Market
September 2026: French Tobacco Market Faces Debate Over Minimum Tax Adjustments Amid Rising Parallel Sales As the French political landscape prepares for upcoming budgetary discussions alongside the presidential campaign, regulatory debates focus on potential adjustments to the minimum tax threshold applied to tobacco products. The discussion comes as the official
Tobacco Regulation: Russia
September 2026: Russia Rolls Out Mandatory Digital Tracking for Reusable Vapes and E-Cigarette Devices Russia has officially launched its mandatory digital tracking framework for reusable electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and vaping hardware. Formally established under Government Resolution No. 577 (adopted May 21, 2026), the measure transitions the market from
Ukraine: Cigarette & Vape Market
August 2026: Over 93% of E-cigarettes in Ukraine Fail Legal Compliance, Study Reveals More than 93% of e-cigarettes on the Ukrainian market do not comply with legal requirements, with only 4% of products meeting all statutory regulations, according to a study conducted by Kantar Ukraine at the request of the
Europe: Cigarette Prices
January 2026: Tobacco Prices Increase Across Europe in 2026 In 2026, most European countries increase taxes on tobacco and an expanding range of nicotine products as part of public health strategies aimed at reducing use, preventing youth initiation, and addressing health inequalities. Nations including the UK, Germany, Austria, France, Italy
Spain: Cigarette Market
December 2025: Japan Tobacco is the new cigarette market leader in Spain Japan Tobacco (JT), the maker of Camel and Winston, snatches the cigarette market leadership in Spain for the first time in history. JT reached a market share of 27.4% at the end of November 2025, surpassing Imperial Brands-owned
