Tampons will no longer be taxed as 'luxury' items in Germany, following a landmark vote
Berlin What do wine, cigarettes and tampons have in common? They're all classed as"luxury goods" in Germany and taxed at the highest possible rate.
The country has one of the higher tax rates on feminine hygiene products in the European Union, ranking 11th out of the 28 member states.The cost of tampons is hurting low-income girls. Let's fix thatBut that is set to change, following a landmark vote in the German parliament Thursday.The government, apparently swayed by a growing equal rights campaign, says the sales tax on sanitary products like tampons and pads will be reduced from next year.
— Nanna-Josephine Roloff November 7, 2019 Creative campaign methodsWhile the campaign had overwhelmingly positive support from"all sides, including men," Roloff said, it was also the target of abuse.The campaigners faced"really bad and tasteless comments" online, said Roloff. Anonymous comments like"why don't you take out your womb, so you no longer have this issue," were posted on their petition site, she added.
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