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Berlin – The German federal government has reached an agreement on the soda tax for beverages and plans to present it to the cabinet on Wednesday. Further approval from the Bundestag is still required. According to the ministry responsible for the finance, the government has agreed on a formulation aid for the Union and SPD blocs in the Bundestag to implement the tax, as reported by Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND).
The compromise includes a two-tier tax and exemptions for smaller producers, according to the formulation aid also obtained by the German Press Agency (DPA). From July 1, 2027, a tax rate of 26 cents will be levied on sweetened beverages containing at least 5 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters, rising to 32 cents for drinks with 8 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters.
The aim of the soda tax is not only to generate revenue for the federal budget but also to incentivize beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content and make their products healthier. However, the Chancellor's office halted its plans at the beginning of the month, stating that its proposal diverged from the proposal of the Health Finance Commission and was not majority-friendly in its current form.
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