The German Bundestag's finance committee has approved a phased tobacco tax increase that could push the average cost of a 20-cigarette pack to €11.78 by 2030. ...

The European Commission has proposed a 139% increase in minimum excise duties on traditional cigarettes alongside a new unified tax on vapes, heated tobacco, ...

The Polish government has confirmed an increase in excise taxes on vaping devices, e-liquids, and traditional tobacco products starting in January 2026. ...

A coalition of public health organizations and lawmakers in Iowa has launched a legislative push to increase the state's cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack, ...