Germany news: 'Tech error' brings early cigarette tax hike
DW · 21 Oct 2026

Germany news: 'Tech error' brings early cigarette tax hike

Germany's Finance Ministry has said the tax hike went into effect months early due to a "technical error." AfD co-Chair Alice Weidel will present "A New Deal for Europe" in Strasbourg. Follow DW for the latest.


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