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German coalition agrees on sugar tax, care commission compromise
Die Welt·DE·1 day ago
Germany's CDU/CSU-SPD coalition has agreed to introduce a sugar tax, projected to raise €690M in 2027, €925M in 2028, and ~€880M annually thereafter. The agreement also covers healthcare costs, signaling a fiscal policy shift. The tax's economic impact is moderate, but it marks a notable domestic policy development.
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