German minister opposes sugar tax but won't block the proposal
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) has criticized the government's planned sugar tax. "I have always been skeptical of levies on food intended to influence consumer behavior," the CSU politician told newspapers of the Funke Media Group in their Wednesday editions. He added that his position on the matter remains unchanged.
"If such measures are adopted, it is essential in my view that any revenue generated be specifically allocated to the healthcare system," Rainer stated.
However, Rainer does not intend to veto the proposal. "Democracy thrives on compromise," he said.
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