The German coalition government postpones the introduction of a sugar tax to 2028 and decides against cutting the electricity tax.
The coalition has reached a compromise regarding several tax measures. The sugar beverage tax is being postponed until 2028 and will be implemented in three stages. Additionally, the coalition failed to reach an agreement on a general reduction of the electricity tax for all citizens.
- The coalition is postponing the sugar beverage tax until 2028.
- The coalition could not agree on a general reduction of the electricity tax for all citizens.
Outlets: Berliner Morgenpost, Handelsblatt, Stern, WAZ, n-tv
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