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Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues

Summary by vienna.at
The government reacted cautiously on Wednesday to the proposal by Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) to reduce the value-added tax on food.

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SPÖ boss and vice chancellor Andreas Babler wants to reduce VAT on basic foodstuffs. His party colleague and finance minister Markus Marterbauer is skeptical

·Vienna, Austria
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A decision to cut VAT would require tax increases in other areas

Is it wise to reduce Austria's tax rates on food and to raise values elsewhere? A well-known topic is again hotly discussed.

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VIENNA. High inflation in Austria is ventilating many ideas - such as the reduction of the tax rate on food.

·Linz, Austria
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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer rejected WIFO proposal, but Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler wants to discuss it. ÖVP is not averse, Neos skeptical.

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Kurier broke the news in on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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