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Tobacco industry urged to fund anti-smoking policies and healthcare
Official title: Voorstel van resolutie over de invoering van een duurzaam, door de tabaksindustrie te dragen mechanisme voor de financiering van zowel het beleid ter bestrijding van tabaksgebruik als de gezondheidsimpact van tabaksgebruik.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- The proposal asks the federal government to charge tobacco manufacturers and importers an annual fee. This money would fund inspections, smoking cessation support, and healthcare costs for tobacco-related illnesses.
- Tobacco producers and importers will be directly affected, paying based on their market share. Public authorities and the healthcare sector will also benefit from extra funding.
- For you, this could reduce the amount of taxpayer money spent on treating smoking-related diseases. It could also lead to more resources and support if you want to quit smoking.
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