Overview
- The federal VAT on food served in restaurants falls from 19% to 7% on January 1, with drinks excluded.
- Lößnitztalschänke in Radebeul will serve children’s dishes free for guests up to age seven through February, with a possible extension and limits of two adults and three children on Wednesdays to Fridays all day and Sundays after 5 p.m.
- Stresa in Striesen will take 10% off the total bill on Tuesday to Thursday evenings starting at 5 p.m.
- The Parkhotel’s Hirschsalon will give 25% off the total bill during a Wednesday–Friday happy hour from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will expand alcohol‑free choices for Dry January.
- Industry groups and experts warn that widespread price cuts are unlikely due to high costs, while the finance minister says he will monitor whether customers see benefits.