# What to know about Germany’s planned tax on sugary drinks

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- euronews, 2026-10-15 10:14 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-planned-tax-on-sugary-drinks

> Germany’s cabinet has approved draft legislation for a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks starting on 1 July 2027. The measure is intended to help finance statutory health insurance and reduce pressure to increase contributions.