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Topic

Europe

The Tobacco Products Directive, the excise directive, EU-CEG and traceability.

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Tobacco Excise Directive revision
Council negotiation
Commission proposed minimums of 40% or €143 per 1,000 cigars; a May 2026 compromise text proposed 30% or €80, phased in from 2028. Unanimity required.
Tobacco Products Directive revision
Proposal expected late 2026
Evaluation published April 2, 2026; public consultation closed Aug. 14, 2026.
Traceability for cigars and cigarillos
Fully in force
Applied from May 20, 2024. The sell-through period for stock without unique identifiers ended May 20, 2026.

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