Panne soll behoben werden: Höhere Tabaksteuer gilt aus Versehen ab sofort
Breakdown should be fixed: Higher tobacco tax accidentally applies immediately
Source: Tagesschau
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: October 21, 2026 at 00:53
📝 Summary
🌐 English Translation
It was thought that tobacco taxes would gradually increase from 2027 and make smoking more expensive. But now it has been announced: It is already in effect immediately. The ministry made a mistake.
📄 Original Version
Ab 2027 sollen die Tabaksteuern schrittweise steigen und das Rauchen verteuern, so dachte man. Doch nun wurde verkündet: Sie gilt bereits ab sofort. Dem Ministerium ist dabei ein Fehler unterlaufen.