What EU Lawmakers Really Think About Vaping ft. Barnaby Page | Ep. 88

About this episode

The episode discusses the perceptions of EU lawmakers on vaping and nicotine policy with insights from Barnaby Page.

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, sits down with Barnaby Page from E-Cig Intelligence — a former reporter who now provides deep analysis on global harm reduction and nicotine policy. Together, they unpack the findings of the fourth edition of E-Cig Intelligence’s ongoing survey of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), revealing how lawmakers across the EU perceive vaping, safer nicotine alternatives, and future regulation. They also take a closer look at COP11 — what happened behind the scenes, what it means for consumers, and how global conversations are shaping the European policy landscape. From shifting political attitudes to international debates, this episode offers a clear and honest look at where nicotine policy is heading next. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on all your favourite platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer. 📲 Stay connected with the World Vapers’ Alliance: Twitter: x.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: instagram.com/vapers_alliance TikTok: tiktok.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: fb.com/wvalliance

People in this episode

Host: Michael Landl

Guest: Barnaby Page

Topics covered

• vaping
• EU regulation
• nicotine policy
• harm reduction
• political attitudes
• global conversations

Keywords

• vaping
• EU lawmakers
• nicotine alternatives
• harm reduction
• COP11
• E-Cig Intelligence
• World Vapers’ Alliance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Vapers’ Alliance, E-Cig Intelligence

Places: European Parliament, EU

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