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Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
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Dutch Government Expands Sugar Tax to Cover Sweetened Alcoholic Drinks

The ruling coalition has confirmed that sweetened alcoholic beverages will be included in the national sugar tax, prompting criticism from brewers including Heineken and raising concerns over higher prices for consumers and the hospitality industry.
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