Sweden Has the Right to Set Snuff Tax: EU

On November 28th, during a press conference held in Brussels, Daniel Ferrie, the European Commission spokesperson for tax affairs, stated that Sweden has the right to set the taxation level for snuff.

According to media reports, Swedish snus enthusiasts are up in arms following the release of a leaked document that suggests the EU wants to compel Sweden to increase its snus tax by 200%.

A proposal for a new consumption tax on tobacco, outlined in a document published by Aftonbladet, suggests that if implemented in Sweden, the price of a can of loose snus will rise by approximately 34 SEK ($3.26 USD). Compared to today's prices, the cost of a can of portioned snus would increase roughly 62 SEK. According to the proposal, the price of a typical can of loose snus would exceed 120 SEK.

Ferrie reminded his audience that Sweden is not bound by the EU's ban on snus, and said that the proposed legislation being discussed will not change Sweden's status. "Sweden will retain complete freedom to set taxes on snus and consumption tax," he said.

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