Germany’s Planned Sugar Tax vs. Switzerland’s Approach

Public health measures and fiscal policy continue to intersect in European markets, where governments increasingly target high-sugar products to curb health crises while bolstering state revenues. Recent legislative proposals across the continent highlight contrasting approaches to dietary intervention, separating broad regulatory bans and levies from voluntary industry cooperation. Legislative Proposals and Public Health Drivers Governments … Read more

Politics and the “Autonomy of Sport”: Why Distancing From Gianni Infantino Is Not Enough

The German federal government has urged the German Football Association (DFB) to mount active resistance against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, breaking a long-standing political reluctance to challenge international sports governance. According to government statements reported by German media, political leaders argue that the traditional practice of hiding behind the “autonomy of sport” is no longer … Read more

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Faces Resignation Calls Over Private Investor Plan

German Minister of State for Culture Claudia Weimer has called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following widespread backlash over proposals to sell stakes in soccer’s governing body to private investors. According to reports from German media outlets verified across international sports coverage, the political intervention marks an escalating friction point between European … Read more