A dispute within the German federal government regarding a planned increase in tobacco tax has been resolved. According to “Bild,” an agreement has been reached to raise the tax. Details of the increase have not been immediately released, but this concludes internal disagreements on the matter. The decision suggests the German government intends to proceed with the tax hike, likely aiming to discourage smoking and increase revenue. This move follows prior debate among coalition partners regarding the appropriate level of taxation. The agreement signals a unified front on this fiscal policy.