From March 15, 2025, excise taxes on strong alcohol will increase, and from March 1, 2028, the increase will affect all types of alcohol. The price of a bottle of vodka will increase by 0.51 euros, wine - by 0.15-0.30 euros, beer - by 0.03 euros. "The main goal is to balance the budget and reduce harmful consumption," the commission noted. Tobacco products will rise in price more than planned. From 2028, a pack of cigarettes will increase in price by 2.20 euros and reach 7.50 euros. A pack of heated tobacco will rise in price by 0.35 euros, and a package of two-milliliter liquid for electronic cigarettes - by 0.15 euros. From 2028, new excise taxes will also apply to sugary drinks, including... [Read more]