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January 7, 2026

The 2026 Restaurant VAT Cut and the Trinkgeld Backlash: Should You Stop Tipping to Force Price Drops?

Germany’s hospitality VAT drops from 19% to 7% in 2026, but restaurants admit they won’t pass savings to customers. Now consumers are threatening to kill Trinkgeld culture to fight back.

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January 6, 2026

The Cash vs. Digital Payment War: Is Germany Losing Its Bargeld Culture?

Analysis of the conflict between consumer rights groups demanding cash availability and industry resistance, particularly in gastronomy, against mandatory digital payment options, reflecting broader societal divides over financial inclusion and modernization.

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January 2, 2026

Germany’s Restaurant Tax Cut: Who’s Really Getting Served?

The VAT on restaurant food drops from 19% to 7% in 2026, but don’t expect cheaper meals. German gastronomy says they’ll keep the savings to cover costs, while critics call it a tax gift for fast-food giants.

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German Restaurant Chains Pocket €3.6 Billion VAT Cut While Diners Pay the Same

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December 19, 2025

German Restaurant Chains Pocket €3.6 Billion VAT Cut While Diners Pay the Same

KFC, Burger King, and L’Osteria admit they won’t pass the new 7% VAT rate to customers. Here’s why your restaurant bill stays high despite massive tax relief.

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December 5, 2025

Germany’s €5 Billion Tax ‘Relief’ Package: A Windfall for Big Spenders and Bistro Owners?

The Bundestag’s new tax package promises restaurant VAT cuts and commuter benefits, but critics argue it’s a cleverly disguised redistribution toward Germany’s upper crust.

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