Smoking: Cigarettes may soon become much more expensive
Millions of people smoke in Germany, which brings the treasury billions in revenue every year. In the future, the federal government wants to collect even more taxes. This is getting the tobacco lobby up in arms.
Germany's smokers will face significantly higher cigarette prices due to a new law that increases tobacco taxes. The law, expected to be approved by the Bundestag, will see prices rise gradually from 2027, with a pack of cigarettes potentially costing around 4 euros more by 2030. The average price of a pack is currently 8.05 euros and is expected to reach 11.78 euros by 2030, with some branded cigarettes potentially costing up to 14 euros.
The tax increase is expected to generate additional revenue of 1.5 billion euros in 2027 and 4.5 billion euros by 2030.
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