Tag: tax
German Finance Ministry acknowledges error in tobacco tax law
(de-news.net) – Cigarette manufacturers are potentially facing uncertainty as Germany’s Finance Ministry is in the process of correcting a technical error that caused increased tobacco…
German sugar tax faces criticism over implementation timeline
(de-news.net) – Political figures and beverage producers are increasingly opposing Germany’s proposed sugar tax due to its July 2027 implementation deadline, expected price rises, and…
Bundestag approves four-year tobacco tax increase amid concerns about consumption and revenue
(de-news.net) – A four-year tobacco tax increase starting in 2027 has been authorized by the German Bundestag. The goal is to increase government revenue and…
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
Germany advances sugar tax on sweetened beverages
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Cabinet has advanced a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, scheduled to take effect in mid-2027, pending parliamentary approval. The two-tier levy…
German Minister rejects immediate AI tax, prioritizes growth and innovation
(de-news.net) – An AI tax at an early stage has been rejected by Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), who prioritizes economic growth and domestic…
After coalition’s compromise on sugar tax, economists pledge for inheritance tax overhaul
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition has reportedly reached a compromise on a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, with Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the center-left Social…
