A proposal to impose a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has been submitted to the German cabinet; if approved the tax would take effect on July 1, 2027, with small producers exempt. Under the plan, beverages with at least 5 g sugar per 100 ml would be taxed at €0.26 per liter, and those with at least 8 g per 100 ml at €0.32 per liter. Drinks sweetened with non-caloric sweeteners and pure fruit juice would be excluded, as would non-alcoholic beer and wine and beverages made from soy, nuts, seeds

A proposal to impose a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has been submitted to the German cabinet; if approved the tax would take effect on July 1, 2027, with small producers exempt. Under the plan, beverages with at least 5 g sugar per 100 ml would be taxed at €0.26 per liter, and those with at least 8 g per 100 ml at €0.32 per liter. Drinks sweetened with non-caloric sweeteners and pure fruit juice would be excluded, as would non-alcoholic beer and wine and beverages made from soy, nuts, seeds or cereals. The government is expected to approve the measure on the 14th. The tax is projected to raise about €690m in 2027 and €925m in 2028.