Smoking and nicotine

Tobacco consumption remains one of the biggest preventable health risks worldwide. World No Tobacco Day, held every year in May, is intended to raise public awareness of this issue. Here, you can find out which topics will dominate in 2026, what is behind the date, and which reforms the EU is proposing for the legal framework of tobacco control.

Anyone who has decided to quit smoking has already taken an important step toward a smoke-free future. However, this decision usually marks only the beginning of a longer journey. Tobacco use has its pitfalls—making quitting quite difficult for many people. Here, you'll find out why quitting smoking is so hard for many, what reasons strongly support the decision to quit, and what strategies and tools can make the process easier.