The government will give Danish households a helping hand. This will be done in the form of a reduction in the electricity tax in 2026 and 2027. (Archive photo). Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix
Government to lower electricity tax in 2026 and 2027
The Danish government plans to reduce the electricity tax from the current 72.7 øre to the EU’s minimum tax of 0.8 øre in 2026 and 2027. This initiative is intended to provide financial relief to households amidst rising food prices. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wants to offer citizens...
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