Government Agree: From This Day Onwards the Sugar Tax Applies – Many Drinks Become More Expensive, but There Are Names
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According to the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Government has agreed on the subject of sugar tax. Details are to be presented soon. According to media reports, a two-stage model will apply from 1 July 2027.
In the future, a tax will be due for heavily sugared beverages. First, the chancellor's office will stop the plans of Finance Minister Klingbeil - now Union and SPD agree on a compromise. A formulation aid for the political groups shows what is planned in concrete terms.
According to a media report, small manufacturers are exempt from the sugar tax on beverages. According to the cabinet decision, the Bundestag is on the move.
Coke and soda become more expensive: From July 2027 the new sugar tax with 26 or 32 cents per litre applies. But not all drinks are affected by the tax.
The Federal Government has settled its dispute over a sugar tax. The tax is to be decided today in the Federal Cabinet.
The Federal Government is planning only two stages for the sugar tax. Small beverage manufacturers remain largely exempt. Thus, the federal government expects lower tax revenues.
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