# Germany plans tobacco tax hike, with cigarette packs nearing €12 by 2030

https://mins.news/en/item/102704

- euronews, 2026-10-16 07:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/germany-set-to-hike-tobacco-tax-cigarette-packs-could-reach-close-to-12-by-2030

> Germany’s planned tobacco tax increase is intended to raise an additional €12 billion over four years. Cigarette packs could cost close to €12 by 2030.