24/04/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 24 April, the European Commission approved the future tax on sugary drinks instituted by Ireland, as it considers that it is not a state aid. The measure, which was notified in February, will apply to non-alcoholic water-based beverages and fruit juices with more than 5g of added sugar. Although the Commission stresses that each member state is entitled to define the purpose of its various taxes and duties, these taxes must be non-discriminatory....