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Nicotine and vaping regulation trends

15 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Europe implements stricter nicotine and vaping regulations

European and American authorities are implementing stricter regulations and taxation on nicotine and vaping products to combat youth addiction. In Europe, Poland has received European Commission approval for a ban on nic

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EU nations seek oil windfall tax amid rising fuel prices

15 clusters · 285 sources · last updated

Latest: Economists propose windfall tax on oil companies in Germany and EU

The push for a centralized European windfall tax has met resistance from the European Commission, which maintains that taxing extraordinary profits is a matter of national sovereignty. While several nations requested a p

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Rising energy and fuel costs in Ireland

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Ireland faces rising energy and fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions

In mid-October 2026, the Irish government implemented tax relief to mitigate rising energy costs for households. Following the Budget 2027 announcement, the carbon tax on home heating oil was reduced to €48.50 per ton of

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Ireland Budget 2027 announcement and details

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Ireland announces Budget 2027 with record infrastructure investment

The Irish Government has announced an €8.6 billion Budget 2027 package focused on cost-of-living relief, childcare, and social welfare. Prior to the full release, Taoiseach Micheál Martin outlined priorities including a

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Greek economic policy and European financial stability

9 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasizes efficient governance to attract investment

Greek economic leaders and government officials continue to discuss fiscal measures and long-term competitiveness. Vasilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has characterized recent gov

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Irish government heating oil cost mitigation

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sinn Féin calls for removal of carbon tax on heating oil

The Irish government is exploring ways to mitigate cost-of-living pressures related to home heating oil. Initially, Tánaiste Simon Harris clarified that Ireland is unable to reduce the VAT rate on heating oil to 9% becau

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Irish economic, budgetary, and housing challenges

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Ireland budget faces criticism over carbon tax and energy costs

Ireland continues to face economic pressures from persistent inflation and fiscal vulnerabilities. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) forecasts that inflation will remain above 3%, specifically projecting

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