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Germany news: 'Tech error' brings early cigarette tax hike

Germany's Finance Ministry has said the tax hike went into effect months early due to a "technical error."

DW reports: Germany's Finance Ministry has said the tax hike went into effect months early due to a "technical error."

AfD co-Chair Alice Weidel will present "A New Deal for Europe" in Strasbourg.

This business story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tech, Germany's Finance Ministry and Chair Alice Weidel.

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Germany · Europe
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DW
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Tech, Germany's Finance Ministry, Chair Alice Weidel, Deal for Europe
Section
Business

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