| Country | Newsitem | VAT rate change |
| Austria | Link | Protective masks – 0% till August 1, 2020 |
| France | Link | Masks – 5.5% |
| Greece | Link | 6% VAT rate for products needed to protect against the virus (eg. hygienic masks, gloves, antiseptic solutions, etc.) till Dec 31, 2020 |
| Ireland | Link | Domestic Supply of Personal Protective Equipment – 0% |
| Poland | Link | 0% VAT rate applicable on medical devices and medicinal products such as disinfectants, masks and protective suits |
| Norway | Link | Reduction of the VAT rate of 12% (applicable on passenger transport, cultural events etc.) to 6%. from 1 April until 31 October 2020 |
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