Les lobbies du tabac mettent le paquet à Bruxelles, alors que l’UE se penche sur le secteur

Tobacco industry lobbying activity has surged in Brussels as the European Union reviews its tobacco sector regulations, with meetings between industry representatives and Members of the European Parliament already quadrupling compared with the previous legislative term. The intensification of lobbying comes at a critical moment, as EU policymakers weigh new rules for the sector, giving industry groups a strong incentive to shape the outcome. The sharp rise in engagement suggests tobacco companies are deploying significant resources to influence the legislative agenda. The development matters because it could affect the scope and stringency of upcoming EU tobacco rules, from product regulation to public health measures. Observers will be watching whether the increased access translates into softened provisions in the final legislation, and whether transparency rules around such meetings face renewed scrutiny.