- Austria’s Ministry of Finance is consulting on a draft bill to reduce VAT on selected staple foods from 10% to 4.9%.
- The measure is planned to take effect on 1 July 2026.
- Covered items include milk, yoghurt, butter, eggs, vegetables, fruit, rice, wheat flour, pasta, bread, and table salt.
- The public consultation runs until 8 April 2026, and stakeholders can submit feedback via the Ministry’s portal.
Source: regfollower.com
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