Tobacco Tax - Cigarette Pack Should Cost up to 14 Euros Soon
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Smokers in Germany have to adjust to significantly higher prices for cigarettes. A bill to be passed this week provides from 2027 that taxes and thus prices will go up.
However, the sugar tax on beverages is lower than initially planned and the tobacco tax plans have also been corrected.
In the interests of fiscal consolidation and health protection, the Federal Government wants to increase the tobacco tax. In the financial committee, the project finds a majority and thus cigarettes could soon become up to four euros more expensive per box.
Smokers have to expect higher costs from 2027: the tobacco tax reform provides for gradual price increases for cigarettes and fine cuts.
Westfalenpost
The dispute over a higher tobacco tax is settled, the decision should become official this week. Not only cigarettes will cost more soon.
The dispute over a higher tobacco tax is settled, the decision should become official this week. Not only cigarettes will cost more soon.
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