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9 Nov 2026
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Council
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Position
Council sets out draft tobacco excise duty rules
The Council's general approach document contains a Presidency compromise text for a recast directive. It would harmonise excise duty structures and minimum duties for tobacco and related products, including e-cigarette liquids and nicotine pouches, with Member States applying the measures from 1 July 2028.
Importance
Significant
Lenses
Policy
Why it matters
A Council general approach advances negotiations on harmonised excise duties for tobacco and related products across the EU.
Institution
Council
Audience
Tax advisorsNational authoritiesCompliance teams
Tags
TaxationHealthInternal market
Sectors
Food, drink, and tobacco
Dates
- 30 Jun 2028 · Draft deadline for national transposition
- 1 Jul 2028 · Draft tobacco excise measures start to apply
- 31 Dec 2032 · Commission report on the directive due
References
- Council document: ST 15388/26