- Head editors of De Telegraaf and De Limburger express concerns about VAT increase from 9 to 21 percent on culture
- More than half a million Dutch people could lose access to written journalism due to the VAT increase
- Both national and local media will be affected, leading to job losses
- De Limburger could potentially have to lay off 17 reporters if the VAT increase goes through
- CPNB director and Zwarte Cross festival boss also express concerns about the negative impact of the VAT increase on the book industry and reading literacy.
Source: taxlive.nl
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