Heintz van Landewyck
Heintz van Landewyck is the representative of a family-owned tobacco company based in Luxembourg, known for its long-standing tradition in the tobacco industry. He has expressed concerns regarding the European Commission's proposal to increase tobacco taxes, arguing that such measures should remain a national responsibility. Van Landewyck warns that steep tax increases could exacerbate illegal cigarette trading, referencing data indicating that in countries with high tobacco taxes, a significant portion of tobacco consumption occurs outside legal channels. His insights reflect the broader tension between public health initiatives and the realities of market dynamics in the tobacco sector.
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Luxembourg:
Heintz van Landewyck, a family-owned company based in Luxembourg, expressed concern about the impact of high tobacco taxes on illegal trade and associated security issues.
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Luxembourg:
Heintz van Landewyck, a Luxembourg cigarette manufacturer, expresses concern over the proposed tax increases.
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