What you need to know about Germany’s planned tax on sugary drinks
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What happened
The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugar-sweetened drinks in the country from 1 July 2027. The sugar tax is intended to help fund the statutory health insurance system, easing pressure to raise contributions.
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