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.