Belgian Chamber Passes Bill Removing Excise Duties on Tea and Coffee from 2027

The Belgian Chamber approved a cost-reduction bill that eliminates excise duties on tea and coffee starting July 2027, with majority support including Ecolo-Groen. The measure carries an estimated annual budget cost, though the full fiscal impact remains unspecified. This marks a concrete policy shift aimed at lowering consumer costs, but its macroeconomic significance is limited.