7%, yes or no? The pressure is growing

Politics INSIDE Berlin: Column by Frank Tetzel

Der Berliner Reichstag / c_Aron Marinelli, unsplash

What will the German Bundestag decide now? The decision will be made in a fortnight. / © Aron Marinelli, unsplash

3.11.2023

The pressure on German politicians to permanently reduce VAT is increasing. The debate about 7% or no is in its hottest phase. The catering industry fears closures. At the same time, state coffers are empty.

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