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Council Directive 2011/64/EU, known as the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD), entered into force in 2011 with two main objectives: to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and provide a high level of public health protection. More than ten yearBriefing - Tobacco tax reform in the EU: Overview of the implementation of the current directive and its revision - 27-10-2025
Council Directive 2011/64/EU, known as the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD), entered into force in 2011 with two main objectives: to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and provide a high level of public health protection. More than ten years after its adoption, the directive is no longer fit for purpose. The European Commission's 2020 evaluation highlights several key issues regarding the TTD's effectiveness, and recommends updating it to address emerging tobacco products, such as e cigarettes. As part of the EU's Beating Cancer Plan, the Commission suggested revising the TTD to achieve the target of a tobacco-free generation by 2040. In July 2025, the Commission presented its proposal for a revision of the TTD, focusing on three main aspects: i) increasing the EU's minimum tax rate to address disparities between Member States; ii) extending the directive's scope to new products, such as e cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, which would make them subject to new minimum taxes; and iii) strengthening controls on raw tobacco to prevent diversion to illicit markets. This implementation appraisal (IA) analyses the existing legal framework and outlines its core components. It also examines the key findings of the 2020 evaluation and the main features of the Commission proposal for revision of the TTD. Finally, it considers the European Parliament's position, the written questions submitted by its Members and the views of a sample of relevant stakeholders, including institutional bodies. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP Read more
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