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Italy proposes significant cigarette price increase to fund health services
A proposed "purpose tax" aims to increase cigarette prices by 5 euros to generate up to 13.8 billion euros for the National Health Service in Italy. Supported by Senate Vice President Domenica Castellone, the initiative seeks to combat smoking-related health issues, particularly lung cancer, which accounts for a significant number of diagnoses in the country. Public sentiment appears favorable, with 62% of smokers backing the tax as a means to enhance health funding.
Italy proposes five euro tax on cigarettes to fund national health system
A proposed 5-euro tax on cigarette packs aims to generate 13.8 billion euros for Italy's National Health Service, addressing the health crisis linked to smoking, which causes 93,000 deaths annually. Supported by 62% of the public, the initiative seeks to reduce tobacco consumption and has garnered bipartisan backing in the Senate.