Finanzen des Bundes: Koalition verschiebt Start der Zuckersteuer auf 2028
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Berlin - The Social Democratic and Union coalition has decided to postpone the introduction of the controversial sugar tax on heavily sweetened beverages to early 2028, according to sources within the two governing parties. The tax will be implemented in three stages based on sugar content, as reported by Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
Previously, the tax was set to start on July 1, 2027. The Union party had pushed for a later start on January 1, 2028. The tax will apply to products such as lemonades, iced teas, energy drinks, and fruit juice beverages with added sugar. However, small manufacturers will be exempt from the tax. The decision was made in accordance with recommendations from a commission appointed by the Health Ministry.
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