[HIGHLIGHTS] Citizens' Council recommendations: Amthor and Künast argue about "sugar tax through the back door"

Citizens' Council recommendations: Amthor and Künast argue about "sugar tax through the back door".. As of: March 14, 2024, 1:44 p.m CommentsPressSplit The Bundestag is discussing the recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly on the subject of nutrition.

Not all of the nine proposals are met with cheers. Things get heated when it comes to VAT. The Union criticized the citizens' assembly's procedure. It would delegitimize Parliament. “What are you actually afraid of?” asked SPD politician Matthias Miersch.