- The Ministry of Finance plans to raise VAT to 23% on non-alcoholic equivalents of alcoholic beverages and energy drinks with at least 20% fruit or vegetable juice starting in 2026.
- The VAT increase is part of measures to address Poland’s excessive deficit procedure imposed by the EU due to high public deficit in 2023.
- Poland must regularly report on progress in implementing EU recommendations to reduce the deficit.
- Public debt is projected to exceed the EU reference value, reaching 65.4% of GDP in 2026 and 75.3% by 2029.
- Additional measures include combating illegal employment in construction and expanding the powers of the State Labour Inspectorate.
Source: podatki.gazetaprawna.pl
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