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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12429

20 February 2020
Contents Publication in full By article 11 / 36
SECTORAL POLICIES / Health
European Commission exchange with MEPs on electronic cigarettes
Brussels, 19/02/2020 (Agence Europe)

Will the European Commission ban electronic cigarettes? The issue is on everyone’s lips after the incidents this autumn in the United States, which resulted in several deaths, including one ‘imported into Belgium’. Asked to speak by Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday 18 February, an EU official called for a step-by-step approach. 

Some countries have decided to ban electronic cigarettes on their territory, such as India. But I don't think it’s the right time in Europe. This...

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