Federal Government Wants to Introduce 'Sugar Levy'

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Germany intends to introduce a levy on high sugar drinks since 2028 as part of a package of health reforms approved on Wednesday, with the aim of curbing the rate of obesity and reducing the pressure on the health system, informs Reuters. Estimated annual revenues of 450 million euros ...

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The sugar levy is to be brought on the way – and meets consumers in the supermarket. What this means for everyday life and which drinks are affected.

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The Federal Government is planning to introduce a sugar levy. In addition to the announced increase in the tobacco and alcohol tax, an additional income from sugar products such as colas or lemonade is to be obtained on the recommendation of a commission.

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The CDU recently stood up against a sugar tax on sweetened drinks. Now a new tax should come from 2028. What is behind it and how much money does it bring?

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Overweight, diabetes, problems with the heart and circulation: Excessive consumption of sugar harms the body. Nevertheless, most of us take too much of the sweet stuff. In Germany, one wants to kill two birds with one stone: With a "sugar levy" the consumption of sugar is to be increased and thus made unattractive and at the same time the additional income wants to consolidate the budget. The above-mentioned common diseases are only a few exampl…

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The Federal Government wants to introduce a levy on sugar-sweetened beverages such as cola and lemonade. In addition, there are higher taxes on tobacco and alcohol.