Smokers feel the pinch as France raises taxes (France 24 France) - 0 views
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French smokers began paying 6.5% to 10% more for tobacco, as an unpopular price rise went into effect
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It is not clear whether this price hike will finally push French smokers to quit, as France’s 2008 full smoking ban failed to reduce the number of smokers. The number of 18 to 75-years-olds smokers actually increased by 2 points between 2005 and 2012 to near 30% of the population.
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French anti-tobacco groups said 40 cents per pack was a modest price hike that would not encourage smokers to stub it out in significant numbers.
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