- The Austrian Parliament is considering reducing VAT on selected basic foodstuffs from 10% to 4.9%.
- The Finance Committee approved the draft amendment on 12 May 2026, and it now awaits constitutional approval by the National Council.
- The reduced VAT will apply to items like milk, yogurt, butter, eggs, vegetables, fruits, rice, flour, pasta, bread, and salt, but excludes restaurant sales.
- The bill was supported by the V, S, and N parties, and opposed by the F and G parties.
- If passed, the new VAT rate will take effect from 1 July 2026.
Source: regfollower.com
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