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9 Nov 2026
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Council
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Position
Council sets general approach on tobacco excise arrangements
The Council’s general approach backs draft changes to EU excise rules covering raw tobacco, manufactured tobacco and related products, and to the VAT definition of products subject to excise duty. The text sets guide quantities for private purchases and exempts tobacco growers from specified controls if they do not transform raw tobacco.
Importance
Significant
Lenses
Policy
Why it matters
The Council’s general approach advances proposed EU-wide changes to excise and VAT treatment of raw and manufactured tobacco and related products.
Institution
Council
Audience
Tax advisorsCompliance teamsPolicymakers
Tags
Taxation
Sectors
Agriculture and forestryFood, drink, and tobacco
Dates
- 30 Jun 2028 · Deadline for Member States to adopt tobacco measures
- 1 Jul 2028 · Tobacco measures start applying
References
- Council document: ST 15393/26