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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 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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