To increase public health protections and reduce the risk of e-cigarette use among youth. The government of Spain’s Canary Islands will increase vaping taxes in its 2025 budget.
According to the Canarian. Account Weekly reported on July 18 that Finance Minister Matilde Asián will maintain and increase taxes on vapes and atomized goods in the 2025 budget (Matilde Asián) The decision was announced at a meeting of a parliamentary committee.
This decision was continued after the 2024 budget. At that time. The Canary Islands became the first Spanish territory to impose a tax of 0.10 euros per milliliter on E-liquid. Regardless of the nicotine content.
Assian emphasized that this demonstrated the country’s commitment to public health and hope. That similar tax provisions would be implemented quickly throughout Europe.
The Socialist Party of Gomera (ASG), Melodie Mendoza, is concerned about vaping and atomizing devices, which they call “a deceptive entry point for teenagers to smoke”, as these products are often designed to be as sweet as toys. Mendoza said she agrees with recent steps taken by the Ministry of Health to regulate vapes on par with traditional cigarette products.
Mendoza believes the potential benefits of increasing taxes on e-cigarettes include a deterrent effect and additional revenue for health care. She advocates for reducing use and funding wellness programs through higher taxes.
