Berlin - Drug Commissioner Streeck Welcomes Increase in Tobacco Tax: "Protects Children and Young People in Particular"
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The German government's Drug Commissioner, Streeck, sees the increase in tobacco tax as an important protection measure in the Bundestag's decision. Streeck said that smoking costs more than 130,000 people life and society almost 100 billion euros each year in Germany.
The tobacco tax will be increased at the beginning of the year after the Federal Council has also approved it. By 2030, the price of a box is expected to rise by an average of four euros.
The German government's drug commissioner wants to prevent young people from smoking in particular. "The best way to do this is indeed the prize," says Hendrik Streeck in ZDF.
The German government's Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), welcomes the increase in tobacco tax, which the Bundestag has launched, and is open to further price increases. "Smoking costs around 131,000 people in Germany every year, and our society almost 100 billion euros. According to WHO calculations, a box would have to cost around 23 euros to cover these follow-up costs," said Streeck of the "Rheinische Post". His goal is health, the a…
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