In the Netherlands, cigarette prices have increased significantly due to tax hikes, leading to a small percentage of smokers quitting or switching brands. However, many are purchasing tobacco products from neighboring countries, undermining the effectiveness of these tax increases. The Dutch health agency suggests focusing on reducing cross-border purchases and is advocating for higher taxes on e-cigarettes to prevent youth addiction. The WHO supports raising tobacco taxes as an effective smoking reduction strategy, but the impact varies by country income level. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)