A petition with more than 100,000 signatures has been submitted to the European Parliament by the Global vape Alliance (WVA) demanding a major overhaul of the EU’s vape and harm reduction policies, charging that millions of Europeans could be forced to go back to smoking.
World Vape Alliance delivers 100,000-signature petition to EU
The World vape Alliance (WVA) recently submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the European Parliament, calling for a major overhaul of vape and harm reduction policies in the European Union.
This petition was accompanied by protests, banners, and all from banners. 27 To highlight the wide reach of the sport in Europe, a representative drop box of EU member States appeared.
Calls for e-cigarette policy adjustments
While Sweden has achieved remarkable results with its harm reduction strategy. The EU is considering implementing a series of measures that could hinder progress across the continent. Discussions about banning flavors, restricting tobacco tar bags, banning the outdoor use of vapes, and increasing taxes on low-risk products have generated widespread concern and concern among health experts and consumers. These potential policies could undo years of harm reduction and force millions of Europeans to turn to traditional tobacco again.
The agency’s director, Michael Landl, blamed the EU’s current course. “The EU is at a critical juncture: either adopt a corresponding harm reduction strategy or risk a health policy disaster.” Taste bans and excessive controls will force millions to smoke again. Today, 100,000 people are calling on the EU that it is time to act on facts, not ideology, and to follow the example of Sweden’s success.”
It is reported that the smoking rate in Sweden has fallen to only about 5%, driven by harm reduction strategies. It is estimated that the EU’s goal of pursuing a smoke-free society will not be achieved until 2100, 60 years later than expected. At present, the smoking rate in Germany has reached 30%.
- “The European Parliament’s previous action was more than just a petition, it was a wake-up call. Each signature box represents thousands of voters from the EU who are sending enough messages. We call on MEPs to listen to their constituents and support effective tobacco policies.”
The agency called on all EU thinkers to strengthen consumer choice and public health by developing evidence-based regulations. These regulations support safer alternatives to smoking.
