CDU/CSU Urged to Back 2026 VAT Cut for Hospitality Sector
The upcoming VAT reduction on food in the hospitality sector, set to begin in 2026, has sparked a call to action from Michael Kießling, tourism policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag. Kießling has urged party colleagues in state parliaments to ensure the reduction goes ahead as planned.
While the search results did not specify which federal states' CDU/CSU members in the state parliaments are supporting the VAT reduction, Kießling's appeal underscores the significance of the measure. He stressed the importance of restaurants remaining 'indispensable social hubs, even in rural areas'.
The planned VAT reduction aims to ease the financial burden on the hospitality sector and make dining out more affordable for consumers. Kießling's call to action indicates a push for unity within the party to make this happen by 2026.
The planned VAT reduction on food in the hospitality sector, set to begin in 2026, has received a boost with Michael Kießling's call to action. The tourism policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag has urged party colleagues in state parliaments to support the measure, highlighting the importance of restaurants as social hubs.
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