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The Association for Combating Illicit Trafficking 'Viitorul' joined a coalition of 200 European organizations urging the European Commission for coherent tobacco legislation. They emphasize the need for evidence-based policies that consider the risks of illicit tobacco trade. The coalition calls for stakeholder consultation, proportionality, and assessment of economic impacts. Illicit tobacco trade costs the EU around €13 billion annually, with Romania's black market for cigarettes reaching 13.9% of consumption. The association stresses that new regulations must effectively protect public health while evaluating their impact on illicit markets. They advocate for rules that support jobs and competitiveness in the legal supply chain.