According to many newspapers and TV news discussions have been made in order to stop the production of cigarettes , by May 2011.
It is considered to be one of the main reasons leading to the economical crysis.
Some words from the representative of European Union , Herman Van Rompuy.
"This decision was really difficult to be taken. After many revisions of the subject we can obviously see that smoking is a favourite habit for millions of people but mostly expensive. We believe that by distinguishing it , much money will be saved , making it easier for people to cope with the economical crysis. "
Source : Times newspaper