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Germany Raises Vape Taxes to 44 Cents per ML by 2030

stagbar October 15, 2026

German vapers face higher costs following a decision by the governing Union and SPD parliamentary groups to accelerate tobacco tax increases on e-cigarette liquids. Approved by the Bundestag Finance Committee, the measure raises excise duties on vaping liquids to 38 cents per milliliter starting in 2027, climbing to 44 cents by 2030. Lawmakers tightened the tax schedule due to federal budget pressures, surpassing the Finance Ministry’s initial recommendation to cap the levy at 36 cents by 2030. The tax currently sits at 32 cents per milliliter, having already risen from 26 cents last year. Timeline Initial Ministry Proposal Approved Coalition Rate Current (2026) 32 cents / ml 32 cents / ml 2027 33 cents / ml 38 cents / ml 2030 36 cents / ml 44 cents / ml Industry groups anticipate direct financial strain on consumers. Dustin Dahlmann from the Alliance for Tobacco-Free Enjoyment (BfTG) pointed out that tax increases alone will add €1.43 to a typical 10-milliliter bottle within four years. “Currently, many such liquids cost €12. Including predictable cost increases for energy, wages, transport, and logistics, the price in 2030 is likely to be just under €15,” Dahlmann stated, adding that retailers will absorb none of this

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Germany, Italy, and Belgium Push for Emergency Brake on EU Red Tape

stagbar October 14, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever have demanded an “emergency brake” mechanism to block overly burdensome EU legislation. The proposal, submitted ahead of a Brussels leaders’ summit, aims to shield businesses from red tape and protect European industrial competitiveness. Halting Bureaucracy to Protect Business Growth In a joint letter sent to European Council President António Costa, the three leaders outlined the emergency brake as “a last resort and additional safeguard” against regulatory costs stemming from incoming EU directives. The push builds on efforts by the “Friends of Competitiveness,” an informal alliance of 19 EU member states led by Germany, Italy, and Belgium. The coalition wants Brussels to prioritize economic performance in response to mounting global pressures on European manufacturers and employers. Implementing the Priority Rule for Strategic Sectors Beyond pausing new regulations, the leaders called for faster planning and approval procedures in sectors vital to future industrial resilience. These include decarbonization, energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and defense. Under a proposed “priority rule,” existing regulations in these specific sectors would be temporarily waived or simplified. The goal is to remove administrative roadblocks that slow down the development and deployment of new

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German Customs Warns Tobacco Tax Hike Fuels Black Market

stagbar October 8, 2026

A dispute has surfaced in Berlin over Germany’s proposed tobacco tax increase. The German Customs and Finance Union (BDZ) warned that the tax hikes could act as a stimulus for criminal syndicates unless the government hires 3,000 additional customs officers to police the illegal market. Under the draft legislation from the Federal Ministry of Finance, the price for 20 cigarettes will rise incrementally to roughly €11.40 by 2030. While the ministry projected minor, one-time personnel expenses, the BDZ projects annual costs of €250 million to €300 million for enforcement. Thomas Liebel, head of the BDZ, told BILD: “The state wants to collect billions extra from smokers. Then it must also ensure that smugglers and illegal tobacco factories do not become the big winners. Without stronger customs, the tax increase threatens to become an economic stimulus program for the tobacco mafia.” The union expects consumers to evade higher prices by turning to unregulated channels, citing particular risks in shisha tobacco, e-cigarettes, and illicit domestic cigarette factories. The Ministry of Finance rejected the union’s assessment, stating: “The calculations are incomprehensible and lack any serious basis.” The ministry maintained that claims of consumer flight to illegal markets lack independent empirical evidence, adding that final

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