German Bundestag vote looms: Tobacco industry warns of illegal market growth amid potential tax hike

By with∅ut-me 15.10.2026 at 11:01 Uhr Parliament & Legislation Companies & Markets Health Policy
TL;DR AI-generated The Bundestag will vote on a gradual tobacco tax increase until 2030, potentially raising cigarette prices to around 12 Euros. The German Tobacco Industry Association warns of a growing illegal market, while the German Medical Association sees higher prices as effective for smoking cessation and cancer prevention.

Source: deutschlandfunk.de

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