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Survey of the Week: Should the Tobacco Tax Be Increased Further?

Summary by Lokalkompass
In view of the financial difficulties of the statutory health insurance (GKV) Union and SPD politicians have again brought an increase in the tobacco tax into play. Smoking costs the health system billions – now parts of the coalition want to counter tax. A higher tobacco tax should relieve health insurance companies and at the same time reduce consumption. Up to two euros per pack are in the room. As "tagsschau.de" reports, "for tobacco as the …
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In view of the financial difficulties of the statutory health insurance (GKV) Union and SPD politicians have again brought an increase in the tobacco tax into play. Smoking costs the health system billions – now parts of the coalition want to counter tax. A higher tobacco tax should relieve health insurance companies and at the same time reduce consumption. Up to two euros per pack are in the room. As "tagsschau.de" reports, "for tobacco as the …

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Lokalkompass broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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