Germany news: Tobacco tax to rise more than planned by 2030

The ruling coalition said the hike is not only to fill a budget gap but also to protect public health. Meanwhile, another US national suffering from Ebola has landed in Germany and is receiving treatment. Follow DW.

• Germany's ruling coalition is hiking tobacco tax
• A US national infected with Ebola has arrived in Germany
• A German court has convicted an Iraqi couple for enslaving and abusing 2 Yazidi girls

Here is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on Monday, July 13, 2026

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