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"en.20050607.21.2-127"2
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"We support most aspects of Mr Bösch’s report on the fight against fraud. The fact that the variety of tax rates on tobacco in the EU Member States leads to problems involving cigarette smuggling is a known fact, mentioned in paragraphs 33 and 36. We agree with these statements, but we are opposed to further reductions in tobacco taxes. Reduced prices for tobacco increase consumption and have a harmful effect on public health. We believe there are better ways of getting to grips with the problems of smuggling. Nor can we support the view that customs authorities should be equipped with mobile units or that the EU agency for the external borders should also conduct customs investigations."@en1
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