Berlin. German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) remains critical of plans to raise prices on sugar-sweetened beverages, he told the Rheinische Post.
Germany's sugar tax on drinks sparks cabinet clash ahead of 2028 rollout
"My position has not changed," the minister stated. At the same time, he emphasized: "What matters to me is that any potential revenue generated must be specifically channeled into healthcare."
On Wednesday, the federal cabinet approved a reform of the statutory health insurance system, which includes introducing a levy on sugar-sweetened drinks starting in 2028.
Rainer has consistently opposed the previously debated sugar tax. In December of last year, he told the Rheinische Post: "We don't need a sugar tax. Tax increases are not part of the coalition agreement."
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