Agriculture Minister Rejects Sugar Tax

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Sugar is linked to numerous diseases - that's why Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Günther wants to apply for a sugar tax. The federal government would be responsible, but there the plans come up with scepticism.

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The Federal Ministry of Finance currently sees no basis for introducing a sugar tax in Germany.

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Too much sugar consumption causes considerable health problems. Schleswig-Holstein therefore demands a sugar tax. Ex-Minister of Health Lauterbach is behind the idea.

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Politics in the north sees the consumption of sugar in Germany as a problem for health – and wants to counter-tax with a levy. Would a sugar tax help against obesity? Vote for free.

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General practitioners welcome the call for the introduction of a sugar tax in Germany. The chairwoman of the German Association of General Practitioners, Nicola Buhlinger-Göpfarth, told the Rheinische Post (Tuesday): "Unfortunately, products high in sugar are often offered at far too low prices and therefore find their way into shopping carts. A sugar tax would send a clear signal to consumers, but also to manufacturers, to reduce the sugar cont…

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Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) calls for the introduction of a sugar tax. Colleagues from politics voice opposition. A Kiel health economist, on the other hand, points to the possible savings.