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VAT
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German Government Keeps Its Head in the Sand Over Potential VAT Increase Debate
The federal government is in the debate that several economists have launched about a potential VAT increase. When…
February 18, 2026
22% of Restaurant Owners Seek Price Hikes Despite Lower VAT
A recent Dehoga survey of nearly 700 restaurants shows that 22 percent of owners intend to raise their prices,…
February 18, 2026
Union SPD Reject VAT Hike Despite Economist Warning
The Union and the SPD say that a rise in the value‑added tax (VAT), a scenario forecast by…
February 17, 2026
DIW President Anticipates 21% VAT Hike As German Coalition Squeeze Finances
According to Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), German citizens should brace themselves…
February 17, 2026
Roche Urges VAT Cut on Medicines
Roche’s German Head Calls for VAT Reduction on Pharmaceuticals Hagen Pfundner, the head of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche…
October 3, 2025
Left Party Pushes for VAT Cuts on Essentials
German lawmakers’ push for tax cuts on essential goods and public transport amid rising costs The Left Party…
June 12, 2025








