VAT to be increased to 8.5 percent: The Federal Council believes that the financing of the 13th AHV pension payment should be achieved through an increase in ...
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Paid articlePaywallAHV VAT: 60 percent No in survey: Even among those over 65, the proposal is rejected. The population is equally skeptical about the relaxation of restrictions on ...
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Paid articlePaywall1,546 items covered by new zero-VAT rule: Oman expands zero-VAT coverage to 1,546 food, medicine and veterinary items under new rules effective October 1.
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Oman expands zero-rated VAT list to 807 food items: Muscat: Oman’s Tax Authority has updated its list of food items subject to value-added tax (VAT) at a zero ...
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Restaurants: Despite tax cut, restaurant visits apparently haven't become cheaper
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VAT reduction: How much cheaper would petrol and diesel become?: There is currently a discussion in Berlin about whether to reduce the VAT on petrol and diesel ...
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25 cent discount at the pump: This is what the CDU plan means for drivers: The CDU has announced specific figures for fuel price relief. Up to 25 cents per liter ...
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Fuel prices: Politicians argue about relief - | Readers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have a clear opinion
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VAT on fuels: Up to 25 cents less per liter would be possible: A temporary reduction in VAT could make gasoline and diesel around 23 to 25 cents per liter ...
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OpinionHigh fuel prices: Hands off VAT: There are simple ways to relieve the burden on people. For example, income tax could be reduced for low-income earners and a ...
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New fuel discount to come - | this time with a price cap: The federal government apparently wants to reinstate the old fuel discount, but this time combined with ...
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High energy prices: CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Frei proposes a reduction in VAT on fuel
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Arms fund: Council of States wants lower VAT increase: The special fund for arms procurement is to be financed through a VAT increase. Now the commission is ...
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🤯 Now it's getting even more expensive! Weekly grocery shopping will soon be more expensive again. Because in addition to inflation ... Show more
Key FactsKlingbeil rules out sugar tax on zero drinks
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Klingbeil said action was needed to address the effects of high sugar consumption, adding that the coalition had decided on a sugar tax whose details were being prepared.
- Under the preliminary framework paper, beverages containing sugar and/or sweeteners, as well as related granules, would be covered, while 100-percent fruit juices and pure milk would be exempt.
- Revenue from soft drinks is estimated at around two billion euros a year, compared with 650 million euros earmarked for statutory health insurance stabilisation in 2027 and at least 450 million euros from 2028.
- The Agriculture Ministry lodged a formal reservation, while consumer protection groups supported including added sweeteners and called for the revenue to be used for nutrition prevention.
I won't do that. That won't happen.— Lars Klingbeil, Instagram statement responding to plans for a sugar tax on zero-sugar drinks
😭 The sugar tax will primarily do one thing: make life in Germany even more expensive! While the federal government still hasn't delivered on its promised ... Show more

Cancer patient campaigns to scrap VAT on sunscreen: The 26-year-old says she wants the tax gone to make sunscreen "more accessible to more people".
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Guatemala’s Tax Agency Will Pre-Fill Returns for 305,000 Businesses: From 1 September, Guatemala's SAT will pre-fill tax declarations for 305 ...
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Electricity bills set to fall £45 this autumn thanks to VAT cut: Expert tips to keep your energy bills in check
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Key FactsKeir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister following months of party dissent and loss of support.
- Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester Mayor, emerged as the leading candidate and secured backing from many Labour MPs.
- Labour leadership nominations open on July 9, with the new leader expected to assume office by mid-July before Parliament reconvenes.
- Despite internal party conflict and calls for a general election, Labour maintains a substantial Commons majority, ensuring government continuity.
Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first, that is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.— Sir Keir Starmer, addressing the nation outside Downing Street as he resigns
Key FactsSchularick proposes a three-point VAT increase
Aug 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Moritz Schularick explained his proposal in an interview with the business magazine Capital, citing possible relief for incomes and profits.
- Under Schularick’s proposal, a three-percentage-point increase could substantially reduce the burden from taxes and social contributions and make labor cheaper for companies.
- The coalition partners CDU/CSU and SPD examined such a way to finance tax relief or lower social contributions in spring 2026.
- They abandoned the reform option because of sharply increased inflation resulting from the Iran war and concerns about larger protests, while only a criticized mini tax reform later emerged.
We would have to raise the VAT by three percentage points, and with the extra revenue we could significantly reduce the burden of taxes and social security contributions.— Moritz Schularick, economist and president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, in an interview with Capital
Restaurants Are Barely Passing On the Reduced VAT Rate: In January, the VAT rate on food in restaurants was reduced. A new survey shows that the vast majority of ...
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Key FactsMost German restaurants kept prices unchanged after tax cut
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- At the start of the year, the German government cut the value-added tax on restaurant food from 19% to 7%.
- DEHOGA surveyed around 2,000 food-service businesses, of which 73.4% kept their prices stable; the association gave no details on the remaining group.
- According to the Federal Statistical Office, average prices for main dishes rose at the beginning of the year, while DEHOGA said the reduced rate had helped limit increases.
- Hagen restaurateur Mike Henning cut the price of every main dish by one euro in January and reported up to 30% higher turnover than in the previous year.
The most expensive thing in the restaurant business is labor costs.— Mike Henning, restaurant owner from Hagen, explaining the cost structure in the gastronomy sector.
Restaurant industry: More than 600 insolvencies in the first half of the year: The restaurant industry is complaining despite a reduced VAT rate ...
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OpinionEfficient CO₂ pricing: Financing the army and climate protection: How efficient CO₂ pricing could secure the future financing of the army while simultaneously ...
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Sales Tax: An Increase in 2027? – The Current Status: There’s been a lot of talk lately about raising the sales tax from 19% to 21%. Will the plan go ahead?
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Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government: Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 ...
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Is a three-percentage-point VAT increase looming? The opposition is up in arms.: Finance Minister Klingbeil cannot rule out an increase to 22 percent ...
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Xpeng’s new L03 undercuts Tesla Model Y by up to $10,000 in Europe: Xpeng launched the L03 in Europe from €34,990 — undercutting the Tesla Model Y by up to $10 ...
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VAT Reduction: | "Absurd and bureaucratic" - | Waidhofen baker criticizes new rule - | Amstetten
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100 million tax fraud: Suspects from Iserlohn in custody for four months: In a raid in Iserlohn in March, several luxury cars were seized that are alleged to ...
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Paid articlePaywallAir defense: Switzerland is negotiating with three missile manufacturers: To finance the new air defense system and further arms purchases, the government plans ...
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Paid articlePaywallAHV-Entscheid im Nationalrat 💰
Die 13. AHV-Rente soll über eine höhere Mehrwertsteuer mitfinanziert werden – nicht aber über höhere Lohnabzüge ... Show more
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Daily news, sports and entertainment
VAT calculation on 1.2% deduction clarified: Muscat: The Tax Authority has clarified the method of calculating Value Added Tax (VAT) on invoices and contracts in ...
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Digital export certificate for Swiss shopping tourists: Test phase begins: After a long wait, Swiss shoppers will be able to get their VAT refunded via app ...
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Calculator shows: This is how much you would pay for the 13th AHV pension payment
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Dispute over 13th AHV pension: Financing remains controversial: There is still no agreement on the financing of the 13th AHV pension payment ...
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Paid articlePaywallHigher payroll contributions and increased VAT are intended to save the AHV from running dry. If one council rejects the proposal, the financing plan will fail ... Show more
Decision: 13th AHV pension payment will be financed with payroll taxes and VAT - | or not at all
Decision: 13th AHV pension payment will be financed with payroll taxes and VAT - | or not at all
Lower taxes on bread and vegetables in Austria – fuel price cap extended: Austria’s government is halving the VAT on basic foodstuffs starting in July to combat ...
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Coalition wrangling over income tax reform: This is what it's about: A major income tax reform is planned for January 1, 2027. But what exactly will it look ...
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Public finances: What does a rising VAT rate achieve?: If necessary, falling income taxes could be financed by a higher VAT rate. But there is a better way ...
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BiGDUG cuts van racking prices by up to 54% in clearance sale for tradespeople (aff)
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Travelers to Europe may be leaving money on the table. Here's why: Travelers to Europe who buy certain merchandise can claim a refund of the value-added taxes ...
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Parents heading to Alton Towers this summer could save money under VAT shake-up (aff)
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Salik announces 5% VAT from June 1 on toll tariff, tag activation fees: This announcement comes after Dubai's largest parking operator Parkin announced that a ...
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Shopping in Constance or Milan? Save on VAT!: Shopping abroad can be worthwhile for Swiss residents if they claim back the VAT. Minimum amounts, correct forms ...
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Dubai's Parkin announces 5% VAT on all parking services starting June 1: Dubai's largest parking operator Parkin on May 22 announced that a VAT of 5% will be ...
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Swissmem: Tax increases for AHV and army in one proposal?: The industry association proposes combining the VAT increase for the army and the AHV into a single ...
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One of England's oldest schools to close with VAT on fees blamed: One of the oldest schools in England is to close, with governors blaming the Labour’s ...
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Periodicals: Why aren't they free in Germany?: France provides young French women with period products free of charge. The German government should take this as ...
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Sales tax: Is the government profiting from high fuel prices?: Higher fuel prices also mean additional sales tax. Is the government profiting at the expense of ...
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VAT increase: Possible consequences for inflation and everyday life: An increase in VAT brings the state a lot of money. That's why the idea often resurfaces ...
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Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war: Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
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Der ehemalige FDP-Vorsitzende und Bundesfinanzminister, Christian Lindner, hat die abwartende Haltung der schwarz-roten Bundesregierung zu Entlastungen der ... Show more
NBR extends VAT return submission deadline : The extension was granted to accommodate the public holiday for Pahela Baishakh (the Bengali New Year) and to ...
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Fuel Prices: These Relief Measures Are Planned: The coalition has agreed: The energy tax is to be reduced. What other relief measures are planned for citizens ...
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High prices: Zero VAT on basic foodstuffs?: Rising inflation is fueling the debate over tax relief. The SPD’s economic wing wants to eliminate VAT on basic ...
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In Polen gelten seit heute Preisobergrenzen für Benzin und Diesel, die täglich von der Regierung festgelegt werden. Nach Angaben des Energieministeriums darf ... Show more
Relief for households – Merz does not rule out changes to the value-added tax: The Chancellor emphasizes the major goal of providing financial relief to private ...
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Key FactsMerz Considers Flexible VAT Adjustments to Ease Burdens
Mar 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights the goal of easing financial strain on employees and companies through tax and social contribution relief.
- He expresses openness to possible changes in VAT as part of planned relief efforts.
- Merz clarifies that no VAT increase is intended but does not rule out lowering the reduced rate for food items.
- Efforts to identify relief measures continue amid coalition discussions and political inquiries.
For example, it would also be conceivable to significantly reduce the reduced VAT rate on food to relieve households with very low incomes.— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, during the government question time in the Bundestag
DGB leader calls for: 0% VAT on food: What’s next for VAT in Germany? This has been under discussion for days—now a proposal has come from the German Trade Union ...
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European Union warns Spain against illegal fuel tax cut: The EU Commission opposes Madrid's plan to reduce VAT on fuels. Brussels sees this as a violation of ...
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OpinionSales Tax: Relief for consumers is inevitable: Relief for consumers is inevitable
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Key FactsCalls for Tax Relief Amid Rising Living Costs
Apr 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Ricarda Lang advocates for an immediate zero percent VAT rate on staple foods to provide direct financial relief to citizens.
- In addition to tax cuts, Lang supports reintroducing the nine-euro ticket and establishing a legal right to work from home to lower fuel expenses.
- Funding for these initiatives is planned through a windfall tax on companies profiting from the crisis, particularly oil firms.
- Labor unions and the Association of Cities and Municipalities also favor short-term tax reductions on energy and essentials to help households and businesses.
From my point of view, it would be sensible to lower the value-added tax on basic foods to zero percent. Because that is something that citizens can really feel in their wallets.— Lang said in an interview with the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
Key FactsSPD Demands Fairer Tax Burden on Wealthy, Relief for Many
Apr 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The SPD calls for tax reform that increases the burden on the wealthy while easing it for the majority.
- Secretary General Tim Klüssendorf criticizes the Union's obstruction, particularly by Markus Söder, regarding reform proposals.
- Recent crises have imposed extra costs on most citizens, whereas some have seen their wealth continue to grow.
- Reducing VAT on food is proposed as an immediate step to provide relief to many households.
It is unacceptable for the main burden to be placed on the majority of society again.— Tim Klüssendorf, SPD General Secretary, told the German press agency (Deutsche Presse-Agentur)
VAT on food: Initial support from the CDU/CSU for a reduction: Rising energy prices are putting increasing pressure on consumers. Several politicians are ...
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Cheaper train tickets? New proposals to relieve the burden on citizens: How can citizens be relieved of the burden of high fuel prices? The railway union EVG ...
tagesschau.de/inland/energiepreise-spritpreise-mehrwersteuer-100.html

Consumer prices – SPD economic wing recommends eliminating VAT on healthy foods: In light of high prices, the SPD’s economic wing, the Seeheimer Kreis ...
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Minister-President Schwesig calls for lower taxes on food and gasoline: Expensive refueling and shopping: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister-President ...
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Key FactsSchwesig Proposes Tax Cuts on Food and Fuel
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Manuela Schwesig advocates lowering VAT on food without compensating tax increases elsewhere.
- She also calls for reductions in gasoline and diesel prices, alongside a windfall tax on oil companies.
- Rising costs burden low- and middle-income earners, craftsmen, healthcare workers, and commuters alike.
- The government must act swiftly to stabilize the economy and protect jobs amid the Iran conflict's impact.
It has to happen immediately. Fuel prices must come down now.— Manuela Schwesig, Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (SPD), on ARD's Bericht aus Berlin: calling for immediate consumer relief and lower fuel prices.
Petrol & Diesel: Expert explains why the fuel price package won't make refueling cheaper
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Nearly 3,000 businesses affected: More restaurant bankruptcies than at any time since 2011
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Economist: Higher VAT Would Make Sense: Making consumption more expensive and labor cheaper—that’s what the federal government is considering ...
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Key FactsValue-Added Tax Hike Proposed to Shift Wealth Burden
Mar 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- Moritz Schularick advocates increasing VAT as a form of hidden wealth tax under certain conditions.
- He proposes raising VAT in tandem with lowering income taxes and social security contributions.
- The plan would mainly affect older individuals with substantial assets while benefiting younger employees.
- The government is currently evaluating this tax shift to fund relief measures for workers and businesses.
"We are a country that massively redistributes from young to old. We burden the young in order to give it to the old."— Moritz Schularick, president of the Kiel Institute for World Economy, in Politico's Berlin Playbook podcast.
WATCH: President Marcos said proposals to repeal the Oil Deregulation Law and remove the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel are being studied ... Show more

Kiel Institute for the World Economy: Top economist advocates for higher VAT – under one condition
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Food VAT reduction would result in low savings: Because the Iran war could fuel inflation, politicians are discussing a reduction in VAT on food ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/lebensmittel-mehrwertsteuer-streichung-wuerde-niedrige-ersparnis-bringen-200681130.html

Report: Coalition may raise VAT and lower social security contributions: The CDU/CSU and SPD are reportedly working on a package to raise the value-added tax ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/bericht-bundesregierung-erwaegt-erhoehung-der-mehrwertsteuer-li.10026577

