EU shows no ‘sense of urgency’ in taxing novel tobacco products
But member states, health experts, and the traditional tobacco industry itself have called on the Commission to act.
Tobacco industry
Guns, lies and audiotape: How Biden’s family ties could lead to another pardon
For decades, a scandal-plagued Mississippi family has cozied up to the president. How will the relationship end?
MEPs clash over rejected smoke-free environments resolution
The S&D blames the EPP for cosying up with the hard right.
Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping
But Hungary’s minister reminded countries that the move was nonbinding, as Germany and Greece abstained.
MEPs spring a surprise by rejecting smoke-free environments resolution
The political quagmire that led to the resolution’s rejection is a win for the tobacco and vaping industries.
I (regrettably) tried a nicotine pouch. It made me question what I think about addiction | Imogen West-Knights
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Latin America labels ultra-processed foods. Will the US follow?
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The US food industry has long buried the truth about their products. Is that coming to an end?
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