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- Germany's regional-states assembly will vote on a proposal to tax sugary drinks and ban energy drinks for those under 16.
- The initiative seeks to curb obesity and gains support from several parties.
- State premier Daniel Guenther urged manufacturers to cut sugar content.
- A survey shows 60% of Germans favor a sugar levy, while the sugar industry association warns the tax could shift to artificial sweeteners.
