In presenting his plan for economic and social recovery, the head of government, Ousmane Sonko, announced an increase of one hundred percent in the tax on tobacco; a declaration to salute its fair value. I recall that Senegal is a member of the UMOA and the CDEAO. In these areas, the taxation of tobacco is governed by Community rules based on directives. For the UMOA, the minimum rate is fifteen per cent; and for the CDEAO, the maximum rate is forty-five per cent. The maximum rate is 100%. Relativement à l’application de ces directives sur la taxation du tabac, Je. The Commission has decided to extend the scope of this Directive to include the following sectors: It also stresses that there are no constraints on the States in particular.
Taxation du tabac: I would like to congratulate you, Sonko.
