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Nearly 10% of cigarettes consumed in the EU are illicit, with tax losses of €19.4 billion. Romania lost €268 million in 2024 from this illicit trade

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In 2024, 38.9 billion illicit cigarettes were consumed in the EU, accounting for 9.2% of the total. France is most affected, with 18.7 billion cigarettes consumed illegally. Romania recorded an illicit consumption rate of 5.9%, increasing tax losses to €268m. Philip Morris International emphasizes the need for balanced tax policies to combat illicit trade and prevent criminal networks from expanding.

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