Denmark scraps book tax to fight 'reading crisis'

Denmark has abolished its sales tax on books in an effort to address a perceived "reading crisis" in the country. The move, introduced by the government, aims to make books more affordable and accessible to the public. The Danish government believes that the elimination of the book tax, which previously stood at 25%, will encourage more citizens to purchase books and promote a reading culture. This decision follows concerns over declining book sales and reading rates in Denmark. The tax cut is expected to benefit both consumers and the publishing industry, making books more affordable for readers while potentially boosting book sales and supporting the country's literary community. The government hopes this measure will help reverse the trend of declining book readership and promote a stronger culture of reading in Denmark. The abolition of the book tax is part of a broader initiative to address the perceived "reading crisis" and foster a more vibrant literary landscape in the Scandinavian nation.