The Moderate party in Denmark is proposing the removal of the coffee tax, citing rising coffee prices and the tax’s outdated nature. According to tax spokesman Ammar Ali, Denmark is one of the few European countries with a specific coffee tax.

The proposal comes as coffee prices have significantly increased over the past year, despite recent drops due to a promising Brazilian harvest. The Moderates argue that the tax is no longer relevant since it was originally introduced in 1930 as a levy on luxury goods, but today coffee is a commonplace commodity.

Ammar Ali stated the move would save citizens and businesses from paying unnecessary fees. The abolition of the coffee tax would cost the state approximately DKK 300 million annually.

While the Moderates generally oppose taxes, they are also open to re-evaluating other taxes, such as the chocolate tax.