The European Commission recently launched a Call for Evidence on the Evaluation of the Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control.
Regulatory Fees Declared Unconstitutional in Estonia
The Estonian Constitutional Court has issued its ruling today confirming the unconstitutionality of the new EU-CEG fees applicable for cigars as of 1 January 2025 in Estonia.
InterTabac and ECMA Agree on Strategic Partnership
The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) and Messe Dortmund, organiser of the world’s leading trade show InterTabac, will be joining forces in the future.
Cigar Regulations Update: UK, Netherlands and Belgium
Each month, Paul Varakas, Director General of the European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA), highlights the latest developments affecting cigar consumers and retailers across Europe.
Niche products and EU SMEs hit the most by Commission’s proposal
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled a proposal to revise the Tobacco Excise Directive.
Eurobarometer Survey on the Attitudes of European Towards Tobacco
The Eurobarometer survey on Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products provides information on the prevalence and consumption of tobacco and related products in the EU, as well as European citizens’ attitudes to tobacco, e-cigarette and heated tobacco products control policies.
Publication of EU trade data for 2022
The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) published its annual EU trade data for 2022.
