Germany News: Sugar Tax Plan Leaves Sour Taste
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The plans from the Ministry of Finance to tax zero drinks would have turned a sensible expert proposal to the opposite, but Klingbeil does not say anything about the use of the millions.
The Ministry of Finance not only wants to tax sugary sodas, but also other drinks - for example sweeteners. Politicians of the Greens strongly criticize this.
The federal government is under pressure because of the planned sugar tax. The federal government of taxpayers strongly criticizes the plans, even within the Union there is a need for discussion.
The planned sugar tax will also meet Cola Zero, light drinks and oat milk. Ricarda Lang, Hubert Aiwanger and Union politicians warn of a tax increase through the back door.
Two federal ministries argue about the sugar tax. Among other things, the question is whether it should also apply to beverages with sweeteners instead of sugar.
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