The German government's decision to introduce a levy on sugary drinks as part of its health care reform package has triggered a new debate on government interference in diets — even though many countries around the world have already introduced such a tax. The levy, which would only be introduced at the beginning of 2028 to give producers time to prepare, would bring in €450 million (ca. $530 million) a year, according to the German Health Ministry. This would not be folded into the federal