- Denmark’s government is considering cutting VAT on food, but coalition parties disagree on how to do it.
- Prime Minister Frederiksen prefers a general VAT cut on all food, while the Moderates want to remove VAT only from fruit and vegetables.
- The Liberals criticize the Moderates’ proposal, arguing it would benefit only a small group.
- Negotiations on the issue are ongoing and a decision is not expected before the next parliamentary elections due to technical challenges.
Source: thelocal.dk
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