Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Published: 21 Oct, 2026 CET. Updated: Wed 21 Oct 2026 11:24 CET
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Germany is introducing a sugar tax, raising tobacco taxes and restricting alcohol at train stations. So is the country facing a major health crisis or simply trying to build on already healthy foundations?
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