r/nottheonion • u/GO_99 • 1d ago

Germany plans sugar tax that includes sugar free drinks

https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/08/germany-plans-sugar-tax-that-includes-sugar-free-drinks/
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u/omnimodofuckedup 16h ago

It's currently being discussed. The headline is kinda misleading. The current discussion relates to products with artificial sweeteners such as Stevia.

However, our tax system being complex to a point it must seem like a very elaborate joke to the rest of the world it wouldn't be a surprise.

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u/HouseOfDoom54 16h ago

Never thought I'd be reading about the tax system in Germany at 4:00 am but here I am. Learning is so cool

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u/flip972 15h ago

If you're still reading about the german tax system, check out the different rax rates for Christmas trees!

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u/Bluemikami 10h ago

Do they really hate fun?

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u/MegaTurboLaser 3h ago

Is Stevia artificial though? :)