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"7% VAT on food is essential for survival"

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The catering and hotel industry in Germany is struggling with rising costs and declining revenues. / © Ahmed, Unsplash
5.9.2025

The hotel and gastronomy industry in Germany has had a difficult few years and the outlook is bleak. The only ray of hope is the reduced VAT rate for food in the catering industry, which could provide relief for businesses.

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