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Jul 18, 19:15

EU Cigarette Tax Hike to Increase Prices in Germany, Fuel Black Market

The European Commission's proposal to significantly increase cigarette taxes in Germany is projected to raise cigarette pack prices to over €12 and rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially fueling the black market and impacting public health, while generating additional revenue for the EU.

EU Cigarette Tax Hike to Increase Prices in Germany, Fuel Black Market

The European Commission's proposal to significantly increase cigarette taxes in Germany is projected to raise cigarette pack prices to over €12 and rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially fueling the black market and impacting public health, while generating additional revenue for the EU.

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What are the immediate economic and public health implications of the proposed EU cigarette tax increase in Germany?

The European Commission proposes significantly raising cigarette taxes in Germany, leading to price increases. A pack of branded cigarettes could jump from €8.50 to over €12, and a pouch of rolling tobacco from €10 to over €18, according to the German Tobacco Industry Association.

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Jul 18, 22:16

EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Risks German Black Market Surge

The European Commission's proposal to drastically increase cigarette taxes in Germany could raise prices significantly, leading to a potential surge in the black market and impacting both public health and the economy; the plan includes a purchasing power surcharge, further raising prices in wealthi...

EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Risks German Black Market Surge

The European Commission's proposal to drastically increase cigarette taxes in Germany could raise prices significantly, leading to a potential surge in the black market and impacting both public health and the economy; the plan includes a purchasing power surcharge, further raising prices in wealthi...

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What are the immediate economic consequences of the European Commission's proposed cigarette tax increase in Germany?

The European Commission proposes significantly raising cigarette taxes in Germany, potentially increasing prices from €8.50 to over €12 per pack. This would also raise the price of rolling tobacco from €10 to over €18 per 30-gram pack. The increase stems from a proposed rise in the minimum tax rate from €90 to €215 per 1000 cigarettes and from €60 to €215 per kilogram of rolling tobacco.

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