Electricity prices
Belgian Workers’ Party calls for reducing VAT on electricity and gas
The 21% Value Added Tax on electricity and gas is some of the highest in Europe, according to the Workers’ Party of Belgium. A petition demanding a reduction in the VAT has been endorsed by over 250,000 people
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