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EU to continue fight against tobacco giants

The EU, despite a court setback, is not giving up its fight against tobacco giants it claims sponsored cigarette smuggling in Europe.

EU to continue fight against tobacco giants

Wed, 20 Feb, 2002 - 13:01

The EU, despite a court setback, is not giving up its fight against tobacco giants it claims sponsored cigarette smuggling in Europe.

European Commission spokesman Luc Veron said today it may refile part of its lawsuit against US tobacco companies Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds.

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