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German CDU Politicians Explore VAT Cut on Basic Food Items Amid Cost Increases

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

Amidst soaring energy prices driving up the cost of living and making food items more expensive, politicians from Germany's CDU/CSU bloc are now advocating for a significant reduction, potentially even to zero, of the value-added tax (VAT) on essential groceries. This proposal aligns with earlier calls made by trade unions and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to alleviate financial burdens on consumers.