"The proposal was put forth by Schleswig-Holstein State Premier Daniel Gunther, who pointed to the negative impact that sugary drinks have on the health of children. Noting that roughly one-quarter of all German children are overweight, Gunther said, "We need a tax that can affect behavioral change if we are to confront this massive health issue." Gunther said he hoped such a tax would force companies to put less sugar in their drinks."
"CDU Deputy Secretary General Christina Stumpp on Saturday said, "A sugar tax isn't health policy, it's Green Party paternalism." State leaders pledged to press on with their plan despite opposition from national party membership. Schleswig-Holstein, which is governed by a CDU/Green Party coalition, has also announced steps aimed at banning the sale of sugar-laden energy drinks to children under the age of 16, something delegates in Stuttgart also declined to get behind despite pleas from doctors and health experts."
CDU party delegates in Stuttgart voted down a proposal to tax sugary drinks aimed at nudging consumers toward healthier choices and addressing childhood overweight. Schleswig-Holstein State Premier Daniel Gunther argued the tax could induce behavioral change and reduce sugar content in drinks, noting roughly one-quarter of German children are overweight. CDU Deputy Secretary General Christina Stumpp characterized a sugar tax as Green Party paternalism. State leaders said they would continue to pursue the plan despite national delegate opposition. Schleswig-Holstein also proposed banning sales of sugar-laden energy drinks to under-16s, a measure delegates declined despite calls from doctors and health experts.
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