- Jana Guzanova, winner of MasterChef Estonia, started a petition to lower VAT on food.
- Estonia’s VAT rate on food is set to rise to 24 percent in July.
- Guzanova highlights the high cost of food, citing examples like chanterelles and potatoes.
- She expresses concern for families on minimum wage or pensions struggling with food costs.
- The petition proposes a reduced VAT rate of 10 percent on food.
- Food prices in Estonia are above the EU average, while salaries are below the EU average.
- Estonians spend a higher percentage of their income on food compared to the EU average.
- The petition argues for lower VAT to improve access to food, reduce inequality, and support public health.
Source: news.err.ee
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