Finland's Ministry of Finance has announced a public consultation on a proposed reduction of the reduced VAT rate of 14.0% to 13.5%. Among other things, the reduction would apply to foodstuffs, restaurant and catering services, feed materials, passenger transport, accommodation operations, and medicines, as well as cultural and sports activities. The reduced rate of 13.5% would also be applied to public broadcasting, which is currently subject to a 10% rate. The deadline for comments is 15 A…