- A VAT hike for cultural goods and services has been announced in the recently published outline agreement of the forming parties.
- A letter from the Minister of Finance confirms that this includes, in addition to admission to sporting events, sporting activities themselves.
- VAT increase from 9% to 21% will lead to higher prices for sports activities
- Government estimates 500,000 to 650,000 fewer people will participate in sports
- Negative impact on health and well-being of Dutch citizens
Source: persportaal.anp.nl
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