- Jana Guzanova submitted a petition to lower VAT on food to the Speaker of the Riigikogu on August 28, 2025
- The petition was signed by over 98,000 people
- Guzanova is a food blogger and former MasterChef winner
- The petition calls for reducing the VAT rate on food from 24 percent to 10 percent
- Guzanova was accompanied by notable figures from the food and agriculture sectors
- Concerns include food security, prices, and the ability of families to afford healthy food
- VAT in Estonia increased to 24 percent as of July 1
- Guzanova is running for the Tallinn City Council with the Center Party
- Opposition parties support lowering the VAT rate on food
- Finance Minister doubts savings will reach consumers
- Education Minister argues the state lacks funds to lower the rate
- Alternatives like dropping the car tax or planned income tax have been suggested
Source: news.err.ee
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