The opposition parties urge the reduction of VAT on basic food products

The reduction of VAT on basic food products was urged at the opposition parties’ coordination meeting on Monday.

The Socialists informed MTI about the coordination meeting of the MSZP, the Democratic Coalition, the Hungarian Social Democratic Party and the Alliance Together for Hungary Party. Main issues were the improvement of the situation of the impoverished population, and VAT reduction in order to repress black economy, emphasizing that it cannot be postponed until the elections of 2014. (MTI)