Lars Klingbeil: Sugar Tax Even on Cola Zero - Ministry of Finance Asks the Germans to Pay
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The planned sugar tax could even hit Cola Zero juices, iced teas, milk drinks and lemonades could be up to 38 cents per litre more expensive.
The Federal Government is planning a much larger throw at the announced sugar tax than previously known. According to a paper from the Ministry of Finance, the new tax is to go far beyond classic lemonades. These products are affected by the sugar tax.
With the sugar tax, the Federal Government actually wanted to counter-finance expenditure in the health care system. However, according to a report, the plans of the Ministry of Finance are now going even further.
Berliner Morgenpost
The planned sugar tax could affect significantly more drinks than previously expected. So-called zero drinks should also become more expensive.
The Federal Government plans a sugar tax on beverages from 2027. Products with sweetener, oat and soy milk should also be affected. Critics warn against a double burden for consumers.
Berlin – The sugar tax planned by the Federal Government is apparently to be levied on much more beverages than previously assumed.
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