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

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- DW, 2026-10-21 06:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-tech-error-brings-early-cigarette-tax-hike/live-79719483?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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.