Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (for ANO) has spoken out in favor of taxing sweetened beverages if it has a demonstrable preventive effect. However, the government is not united on the issue of a possible new tax. Sports Minister Boris Šťastný (Motorists for Themselves) rejects it as another item on households' bills. His statement to Echo shows that he questions the impact of the introduction on obesity, and advocates prevention, exercise and pers…
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Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (for ANO) has spoken out in favor of taxing sweetened beverages if it has a demonstrable preventive effect. However, the government is not united on the issue of a possible new tax. Sports Minister Boris Šťastný (Motorists for Themselves) rejects it as another item on households' bills. His statement to Echo shows that he questions the impact of the introduction on obesity, and advocates prevention, exercise and pers…