German Plan for Sugar Tax on Coke Zero Fizzles Out
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German plan for sugar tax on Coke Zero fizzles out
From next year, Europe's biggest economy is set to join many other countries by levying a tax on sugary drinks in a bid to raise funds to support its under-pressure health system. But proposals circulating earlier this week had revealed that officials from the finance ministry, led by the centre-left SPD party, were pushing for a wider range of drinks to be covered. These included artificially-sweetened soft drinks, as well as flavoured milk d…
Aiwanger mocks the plans of Klingbeil for the sugar tax. However, he rows back: There should not be an extension to zero drinks.
A paper from Klingbeil's Ministry targets zero and light drinks. The Minister of Finance rejects the proposal. However, the internal process raises questions.
The coalition has agreed a tax on sugared beverages - the goal is also a healthier diet. Should it also apply to sugar-free products? A clarification comes after one day.
The planned sugar tax continues to provide discussion material. What kind of beverages should it apply to? Minister Klingbeil now made it clear that he would not levy a levy on sugar-free beverages.
A key point paper by the Ministry of Finance with a sugar tax for sugar-free drinks provides for a proper whirlwind. Lars Klingbeil clears the idea out of his house with clear words. However, he wants to stick to the fundamentally thought-out concept and defends his employees.
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