Major tobacco manufacturers and industry associations campaigned against Germany's planned tobacco tax increases, citing illicit trade concerns and calling for smaller increases and differentiated taxation of nicotine products.

A European Commission report identified 32 coordinated campaigns accounting for more than one-third of responses to a public consultation on tobacco legislation, raising concerns about tobacco industry interference on policymaking.

More than 30 health organizations and health professionals have urged Australian political leaders not to weaken tobacco control measures, raising concerns about tobacco industry interference and transparency in policymaking.

New research identifies five tactics used by the tobacco industry to undermine the implementation and enforcement of tobacco control policies, highlighting the need for safeguards beyond policy adoption.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of Palau explained his country's request for an international review of nicotine, calling on global leaders to stand against tobacco and nicotine industry interference and protect youth from addiction

During a parliamentary debate on tobacco taxation, Péter Magyar challenged political support for commercial smoking interests, highlighting the urgent need to counter **tobacco industry interference** and prioritize public health over corporate profits