![Half of the European countries levy the same VAT on sanitary towels and tampons as on tobacco, beer and wine | Civio Half of the European countries levy the same VAT on sanitary towels and tampons as on tobacco, beer and wine | Civio](https://civio.es/uploads/tampon-tax.jpg)
Half of the European countries levy the same VAT on sanitary towels and tampons as on tobacco, beer and wine | Civio
ENTR en - In the European Union, the tampon tax cannot be abolished so easily. There is currently a minimum VAT of five percent throughout the bloc. The member states cannot lower
![Germany has slashed its tax on tampons. Many other countries still tax them as 'luxury' items. - The Washington Post Germany has slashed its tax on tampons. Many other countries still tax them as 'luxury' items. - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/RSYLTDHSXQI6TO362IBG5YGBTE.jpg&w=1440)