10.06.2026 The European Commission intends to revise the Tobacco Products Directive and the Tobacco Advertising Directive in order to improve tobacco control. The public has until 15 June 2026 to submit comments on the matter. Pro Rauchfrei supports the European Commission’s goal of a smoke-free Europe, in which no more than 5% of the population … Read more
Pro Rauchfrei comments on the EU Commission’s proposal to amend the Tobacco Tax Directive 07.09.2025 As part of “Europe’s plan against cancer”, the EU Commission wants to promote the emergence of a “smoke-free generation” so that less than 5% of the population smokes by 2040. Significant increases in tobacco tax are one of the most … Read more
13.02.2025 Prevention is still an underestimated component of preventive healthcare. Tobacco prevention plays a paramount role in this, as stopping smoking is undisputedly by far the most effective measure for reducing non-communicable diseases and is therefore also a significant cost factor. At the same time, consistent tobacco control has a positive effect on other areas … Read more