Germany to introduce sugar tax on soft drinks
The levy would charge manufacturers 26 cents to 32 cents per litre and could raise hundreds of millions of euros annually, officials said.
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Union and SPD have agreed on a new sugar tax. The Federal Cabinet approved the revised plans of Minister of Finance Klingbeil. After the presentation, a tax rate of 26 cents on sweetened beverages with a sugar content of 5 grams per 100 milliliters will be charged from the middle of next year.
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Union and SPD have agreed on a new tax on sugary beverages. Who pays more – and who is spared?
Union and SPD have agreed on a new tax on sugary beverages. Who pays more – and who is spared?
Soft drinks with 5 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters to be taxed at 26 cents per liter, rising to 32 cents for those with 8 grams or more
The sugar tax is coming. These drinks are expected to be more expensive in the future – and these will remain tax-free.
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