Recent Study: Tobacco in Germany
The German tobacco industry, whose volume sales chiefly derive from cigarettes, faced a largely ongoing decline over the review period, with 2012 being no exception. Cigarette smoking is under permanent pressure from high taxation and continuous debate about stricter regulations. As a consequence, smoking became less prevalent in Germany over the review period, especially among younger generations. The latest round of tobacco tax increases, which were implemented in May 2011 and will last until...
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