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Dispute over sugar tax: Klingbeil withdraws tax for sugar-free drinks

By with∅ut-me 26.08.2026 at 16:17 Uhr Government Taxes & Levies Consumer Protection
TL;DR AI-generated Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has withdrawn the planned taxation of sugar-free drinks following widespread criticism. The proposal would have included light drinks, smoothies, and plant-based milk alternatives if their sugar content exceeded a certain threshold. Consumer advocates continue to call for a sugar tax on sugary drinks.

Source: taz.de

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