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NEWS | 20 Oct 2025
Sweden’s Cost-Driven COVID-19 Policy Sparks Debate Over Protection for Seniors
Sweden
Sweden’s autumn 2025 COVID-19 plan offers free shots only to those aged 75+ and vulnerable adults 18–74, excluding healthy 65–74-year-olds. Officials cite low cost-effectiveness and stronger immunity. Experts warn this could raise risks. Denmark and several EU states...
NEWS | 01 Aug 2025
Sweden rejects EU plan to fund budget with tobacco tax
Sweden
The EU is weighing major tobacco tax hikes and new levies for its 2028–2034 budget, but Sweden and others oppose high taxes on nicotine pouches, citing harm reduction. Critics warn pouches may lead to youth addiction and note limited research.A recent proposal from...