Ireland has introduced the highest vape tax in the European Union — but experts warn it could backfire. In this episode of GFN News, Joanna Junak speaks with Will Godfrey of Filter about how the new €0.50/ml levy may reduce switching, misinform the public, and even risk increasing smoking rates. Advocates argue the policy hits low-income groups hardest and undermines Ireland’s public health goals.
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Ireland has introduced the highest vape tax in the European Union — but experts warn it could backfire. In this episode of GFN News, Joanna Junak speaks with Will Godfrey of Filter about how the new €0.50/ml levy may reduce switching, misinform the public, and even risk increasing smoking rates. Advocates argue the policy hits low-income groups hardest and undermines Ireland’s public health goals.
#GFN25 Spanish Session | Challenging Perceptions. Effective Communication for Tobacco Harm Reduction
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#GFN25 Spanish Session | Challenging Perceptions. Effective Communication for Tobacco Harm Reduction
Watch this insightful Spanish-language session from the Global Forum on Nicotine 2025 #GFN25 featuring experts from across Latin America and beyond. The discussion explores tobacco harm reduction (THR), the fight against misinformation, and the role of communication, science, and consumer advocacy in shaping healthier public policies.
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Ireland has introduced the highest vape tax in the European Union — but experts warn it could backfire. In this episode of GFN News, Joanna Junak speaks with Will Godfrey of Filter about how the new €0.50/ml levy may reduce switching, misinform the public, and even risk increasing smoking rates. Advocates argue the policy hits low-income groups hardest and undermines Ireland’s public health goals.
