Germany Plans Sugar Tax On Soft Drinks, Prices Could Rise By Up To 36%

Following a scorching summer, politicians in Berlin are finalizing a new sugar tax scheme targeting sweetened beverages. The proposed tier-based levy could raise soft drink prices by over 35% and generate an estimated €650 million annually for the German federal budget. DW's Lars Holter breaks down the tax structure, expected price hikes on everyday drinks, and reaction from health experts and the beverage industry in a conversation with TOI's Shreya Chandra.

#Germany #SugarTax #DWNews #GermanPolitics #PublicHealth #SoftDrinks #Economy #Berlin #HealthPolicy #Taxation

Times Of India (TOI) Is The Largest Selling English Daily In The World.

Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's Global Rise, Her Increasing Engagement With The World, The Changing Geopolitical Landscape Amid Conflicts And Wars And The Emerging World Order.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS | GLOBAL CONFLICTS | MIDDLE EAST WAR | CHANGING WORLD ORDER #TOILive | #TOIVideos

Subscribe to the Times Of India YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.

Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt

Visit our website https://www.timesofindia.com/
Follow us on X/ @timesofindia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimesofIndia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesofindia/
Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/3RYl0J9
For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India