French Senate Approves Tobacco Tax Hike, New Products May Face Higher Levies

Nov.25.2024

The French Senate has approved tobacco tax reforms, with cigarette prices set to rise to €12.7 in 2025 and €13 in 2027. Additionally, new tobacco products such as nicotine pouches may face increased taxation.

The French Senate approved an amendment to increase tobacco product taxes on the 21st. This tax reform is intended to raise funds for the 2025 Social Security budget, according to Connexion France's report on November 22nd.

The purpose of this measure is to increase funding for the French social security budget facing a deficit of 16 billion euros next year, while also reducing consumption of such products through fiscal means to alleviate pressure on healthcare services.

The recent tax increase will raise the average price of a pack of cigarettes to 12.7 euros by 2025, which is 40 cents higher than originally estimated in last year's anti-tobacco plan. It is projected to increase tax revenue by about 200 million euros annually. The French government aims to raise the price of cigarettes to 13 euros by 2027.

In addition to tobacco, other tobacco products such as nicotine pouches and chewing gum will also face increased taxes, the Health Minister said that taxes should be increased on these products before they are banned.

References:

[1] French senate votes for increase in taxes on tobacco, gambling and soda

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[1] French Health Ministry Website Sparks Controversy with Pro-Vaping Statement

[2] France to ban nicotine pouches, details expected in weeks

[3] EU Officially Approves French Disposable E-cigarette Ban

[4] French MPs propose tax hike on e-cigarette liquid, industry protests

[5] EU Approves France's Ban on Disposable e-Cigarettes in 2023

[6] SOVAPE Disbands: Impact on the E-Cigarette Community

[7] E-cigarette Battery Explosion in French Construction Site Causes Injury

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