German Federal Cabinet Approves Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax

According to a release from the German Ministry of Finance, the German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft bill on 14 October 2026 for the introduction of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax. The introduction of the tax is meant to promote public health (particularly for children and teenagers) and to help stabilize contributions to statutory health insurance. Subject to approval, the tax would be levied at the following rates on beverages with a total sugar content of 5 grams per 100 ml or more…