Economy
Fear of Billion-Euro Trap from VAT Hike on Flowers: 'Whole World Watches the Netherlands'
The proposed increase of VAT on flowers from 9 to 21 percent threatens thousands of jobs and yields less revenue than the government expects. The sector warns that major export partners France and Germany may follow suit and raise their own taxes, creating significant economic risks for the Dutch industry.
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