On 1 April 2026 the German cabinet announced a decision to lower the air‑traffic tax. Effective 1 July 2026 the tax rates for short‑, medium‑ and long‑haul flights will be reduced by between 2.50 € and 11.40 € per passenger. The change is part of the coalition agreement and is intended to improve the competitiveness of Germany’s aviation sector, which directly or indirectly supports about 1.5 million jobs. Cabinet spokesperson Kornelius said the reduction is a measure to strengthen the aviation industry. The announcement was made alongside a remark by the government spokesperson on the 70th anniversary of the Federal Intelligence Service. Cabinet spokesperson also noted that a draft law to reform the Federal Intelligence Service is in preliminary discussion, but the BND remains a key institution in national security.
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