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The black-red coalition had previously argued about the introduction of a sugar tax, although there was disagreement about the exact form.
The black-red coalition has settled its dispute over the introduction of a sugar tax. »The federal government has agreed on a formulation aid for the government factions to implement the agreed sugar drinks tax. It should be decided in the cabinet tomorrow," said the Federal Ministry of Finance in the evening. The Germany editorial network had previously reported.
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The black-red coalition has reached an agreement on a two-tier sugar drinks tax that will apply from July 2027. Small producers producing less than one million liters per year are exempt. The tax is expected to bring in around 690 million euros in 2027 and 925 million euros in 2028.
After days of struggle, the black-red federal government has agreed on a compromise on the sugar tax. Instead of three, only two tax levels should apply: 26 cents per liter for at least five grams of sugar per 100 milliliters and 32 cents per liter for eight grams or more. The originally planned third stage of 38 cents was canceled. Small manufacturers with up to one million liters of annual production will be exempted, provided the EU Commission approves the aid. The tax is to be levied unchanged from July 1, 2027.

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The Berlin Left has welcomed Vanessa Emde into its parliamentary group after she signed a declaration against anti-Semitism. The Greens and SPD then interrupted coalition explorations to check whether their agreements still apply.

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