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22 Mar, 2007 04:14

France faces EU court over cigarettes

France faces EU court over cigarettes

France is to face the European Union's highest court after setting a minimum price on cigarettes. The EU says in a statement the minimum price distorts competition.

EU says raising excise duties is the best method of cutting tobacco consumption and is designed to protect the tobacco manufacturers' profit margins.

Belgium escaped a similar prosecution by bringing its legislation in line with EU law.

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