EconomyGermany’s cigarette tax hike takes effect early after ‘technical error’

Germany’s Finance Ministry says an incorrect effective date in official documents brought forward a steep tobacco tax increase by months; it has begun correcting the error. New tax stamps are not yet available, preventing tobacco companies from paying the higher rate. AfD co-chair Alice Weidel is also due to present what she calls “A New Deal for Europe” in Strasbourg.

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