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The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugary drinks in Europe’s biggest economy. If passed by the German Bundestag, the tax will take effect on 1 July 2027. The coalition aims to raise revenue for the federal budget while encouraging manufacturers to reduce sugar content and offer healthier products.

Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by special train on Sunday morning. The visit had not been publicly announced beforehand. Alongside Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, the delegation includes around ten representatives of German companies from the defence and energy sectors.