Press & Public Responses

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March 6, 2026

SWEDEN DEFENDS THE SWEDISH WAY AGAINST AUSTRIAN ATTACK

Considerate Pouchers today backed the Swedish government’s formal objection to Austria’s plan to restrict snus. Sweden is defending the unique Swedish...

February 24, 2026

Access Denied: The High Cost of Pouch Bans in Europe in 2026

Considerate Pouchers, today announced the release of the 2026 European Pouch Accessibility Index. This comprehensive report ranks 29 jurisdictions, including the...

February 23, 2026

EU Tax Hike Threatens the Swedish Miracle with Punitive Taxes

Considerate Pouchers has aligned with a cross-border alliance of consumer advocates in an urgent appeal to Swedish officials to block the...

December 19, 2025

EU Health Chief Says Pouches Are “As Harmful as Cigarettes” Evidence Remains Pending

Press Release: In an interview published by Euractiv, EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi stated that he is “100% convinced” nicotine pouches...

December 19, 2025

EU Commission Declares War on Harm Reduction

Press Release: The Safe Hearts Plan adopts a broad approach to nicotine policy that fails to account for the profound risk...

November 3, 2025

Submission on Cardiovascular Health Plan 2025

Submission by Considerate Pouchers to the European Commission Call for Evidence: Cardiovascular Health Plan 2025....

October 31, 2025

Submission on the Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive

Submission by Considerate Pouchers to the European Commission Public Consultation: Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive (2011/64/EU)...