Health & Lifestyle Briefings
November 3, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on November 3, 2026
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Taxes on unhealthy food and drink are back on the EU agenda. The Commission’s Safe Hearts Plan, adopted in December 2025, stopped short of an EU-wide levy, but it commits the Commission to support member states in taxing unhealthy food.
August 18, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on August 18, 2026
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This briefing examines the European Commission’s review of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and its implications for harm reduction.
April 22, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on April 22, 2026
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This briefing examines whether the proposed revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) is a genuine risk-proportionate reform or simply a revenue grab that undermines public health goals.
November 26, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on November 26, 2025
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This paper evaluates the World Health Organisation’s recommended alcohol control “best buys” using evidence from 28 countries in the 2025 Nanny State Index.
July 16, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on July 16, 2025
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High tobacco taxes are often seen as a public health tool, but excessive duties are now driving the growth of Europe’s black market.
June 15, 2023
Published by INESS on June 15, 2023
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This paper examines the demographic projections for Slovakia up to 2030, focusing on the potential shortages of healthcare professionals. By considering factors such as new graduates, retiring doctors, and migrating doctors, we predict a significant growth in the 65+ years population that surpasses the number of available doctors and nurses.
