INESS ARGUE SIN TAXES ON TOBACCO ARE DESIGNED TO RAISE PUBLIC FUNDS, NOT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH IN HNONLINE
Martin Vlachynský of INESS, featured in Hnonline, warns that smokers’ tax contributions, rising from €766 million in 2019 to €1 billion this year, are eyed by the European Commission for its budget, including defense and new programs, not healthcare.
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