Germany scraps ‘tampon tax,’ as menstrual products not a ‘luxury’
By DW
17 November 2019 |
7:27 pm
Menstrual products have long been taxed at a higher rate in Germany than many other everyday necessities — a form of discrimination, say activists. Even goldfish and cut flowers benefit from a lower VAT.
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