Artist Lajos Vajda feels tense by reading the news: On October 14, 2026, the German government approved a plan to implement a new tax on sugary drinks, aiming to fund public healthcare and protect children's health. This decision concludes a significant dispute within Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government. The beverage industry has criticized the tax, calling it a burden on both consumers and businesses.
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