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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nutrition: What a Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks Could Achieve

Germany's Schleswig-Holstein is pushing for a sugar tax on soft drinks to reduce sugar consumption, encouraging manufacturers to lower sugar levels.

Mar 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Greve: Sugar Tax

The article discusses the sugar tax as presented by cartoonist Katharina Greve.

Mar 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Health confirms that there is no tax on processed and ultra-processed foods

Ecuador's Ministry of Health has confirmed that there is currently no tax on processed and ultra-processed foods, addressing concerns regarding food labeling regulations.

Mar 12 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sugar Tax: Missed Opportunity

A doctor criticizes the CDU's decision to reject a sugar tax proposal during a party conference, emphasizing its potential health benefits.

Mar 2 • 12:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Assembly Budget Office: Sugar Tax Could Drive Consumption to Alternative Sweeteners and High-Calorie Foods

Concerns have emerged that the proposed sugar tax in South Korea may lead consumers to shift towards artificial sweeteners and high-calorie foods instead of reducing sugary drink consumption.

Mar 2 • 06:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

No such tax has been seen in Lithuania or abroad – the cafe refrains from comments

Visitors have expressed outrage after a cafe charged 10 cents for a packet of sugar, a fee they claim is unprecedented both in Lithuania and elsewhere.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Will the Sugary Drinks Tax Be Increased in the Budget Speech This Year?

Civil society groups in South Africa are advocating for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy on sugary drinks from 11% to 20% in the upcoming budget speech.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Tough but Fair": Last Resort Weight Loss Injection

The latest episode of 'Hart aber Fair' discusses whether a sugar tax is necessary to combat obesity among children and adults in Germany.

Feb 24 • 02:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Günther's New Approach: Sugar is not an Enemy of Democracy

The article discusses the CDU's (Christian Democratic Union) stance on the proposed tax on sugar, emphasizing a focus on freedom and personal responsibility over regulation.

Feb 23 • 16:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Günther Wants to Implement Sugar Tax via Bundesrat

Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther is seeking to push through a sugar tax on sweetened beverages through Germany's Bundesrat after it was rejected at a CDU party conference.

Feb 23 • 05:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Günther Aims to Implement Sugar Tax via Bundesrat

Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther plans to push for a sugar tax on sweetened beverages through Germany's Bundesrat after it was rejected at the CDU party conference.

Feb 23 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Günther Wants to Push Sugar Tax through the Federal Council

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther is seeking to implement a sugar tax on sweetened beverages via the Federal Council after it was rejected at the CDU party conference.

Feb 23 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Example Great Britain: The Overrated Sugar Tax

The article discusses Germany's consideration of a sugar tax in light of Britain's experience, highlighting the recent rejection of such a proposal by the CDU party.

Feb 22 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Sugar Tax has the Most Impact on the Lowest Income Groups

The proposed sugar tax is expected to disproportionately affect lower-income individuals and is being scrutinized by various stakeholders including business associations.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Considering Implementing a Sugar Tax

Iceland is contemplating the introduction of a sugar tax on unhealthy products while also examining the possibility of reducing taxes on healthy foods.

Feb 15 • 19:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Working Group Examines Sugar Tax

A working group in Iceland is tasked with exploring the feasibility of a special tax on unhealthy products while also considering reducing taxes on healthier foods.

Feb 15 • 19:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Foodwatch Analysis: Germans Drink More Than Twice as Much Sugar as Italians

A Foodwatch analysis reveals that Germans consume over twice the amount of sugar through beverages compared to Italians, prompting calls for a sugar tax ahead of the CDU party conference.

Feb 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Health: Majority in Favor of 'Soda Tax'

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Germans support the introduction of a tax on sugary foods, with 60% in favor of a soda tax.

Feb 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Growing Discussion on 'Sugar Tax'... 'If Consumption Decreases and Revenue is Zero, the Policy is Successful'

Discussions on implementing a sugar tax in South Korea are intensifying, aimed at reducing sugar consumption to improve public health.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One in Six People Consume Excess Sugar... Is the Discussion on Sugar Tax Gaining Momentum?

A recent survey reveals that one in six South Koreans is consuming excessive sugar, prompting discussions about a potential sugar tax akin to tobacco taxes.

Feb 9 • 05:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

‘Health vs. Prices’ Sugar Tax Controversy... 'The Key is Changing Corporate Attitude'

A recent discussion on the sugar tax reflects concerns about rising costs and the need for more affordable low-sugar food options in the market, particularly for those managing health issues like diabetes.

Feb 3 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

A sugar tax is not a solution. That's absurd. I can say this so cheekily.

The German food industry is sounding the alarm about declining self-sufficiency and potential business relocations, urging for more trust and warning against symbolic politics that benefit populists.

Jan 16 • 12:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"If one completely avoids sugar, it is also bad"

Klaus Reinhardt, head of the Medical Association, advocates for a new tax on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar, while the WHO recommends a daily sugar intake of no more than 25 grams.

Jan 7 • 18:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Huge Wave of Diabetics" – President of Physicians Calls for Sugar Tax

In response to the rising number of children and adolescents with diabetes, Germany's President of the Physicians' Chamber, Klaus Reinhardt, advocates for a nationwide sugar tax, with Schleswig-Holstein already announcing a legislative initiative.

Dec 31 • 03:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Corriere della Sera
National & Local

Superbonus, Forza Italia attacks: clash within the majority. The Sugar Tax case erupts Tajani: 'Ready for changes in Parliament'

There is a clash within the majority over the Superbonus, with Forza Italia opposing retroactivity and new taxes, while the government faces backlash over the proposed Sugar Tax from associations and businesses who deem it unfair.

May 12 • 22:30 UTC

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