Sweden has blocked the legislation over opposition to taxing nicotine pouches.
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Dublin noted strong opposition among government towards an EU corporate and tobacco levy.
The European Council president held budget talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz days after the debacle in Saxony-Anhalt.
Stockholm is pushing for significantly lower taxes on nicotine pouches
The European Council President urged EU leaders to agree to fresh taxes — or face higher national budget contributions.
Paris is looking for fresh levies on foreign companies in order to reduce national contributions to the bloc’s budget.
