“From the Federal Council’s perspective, the introduction of an animal welfare tax on meat, milk and other animal products is a central element in financing the necessary realignment of animal husbandry.” The federal states announced this in March 2021, but not much has happened since then. The old federal government lacked the courage to teach citizens in an election year that food should become more expensive. And in the traffic light coalition, the FDP in particular has so far opposed a new levy. But in the face of the farmers’ protests, things are suddenly moving.
Animal welfare tax – what you need to know – politics
