French Parliament pushes ‘fast-food’ tax

A report from the French Senate proposed a junk-food tax on products that cause cardiovascular diseases. The tax aims specifically at soft drinks, which currently benefit from low taxes.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Romania becomes first country to introduce junk-food tax http://www.europeansources.info/record/romania-becomes-first-country-to-introduce-junk-food-tax/

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