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The Culture Ministry proposes a reduced VAT rate of 11% for books and access to museums, stressing the importance of differentiating between culture and entertainment.

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8 July 2025, 12:37
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The Ministry of Culture has emphasized the importance of culture in society and education, proposing a reduced VAT rate of 11% for books, newspapers, magazines and access to cultural institutions. In contrast, tickets to cultural events will be taxed at 21%, putting them in the same category as commercial entertainment. The Ministry considers it essential to differentiate between cultural acts and mass entertainment in order to properly reflect the contribution of culture to society.

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Diferențierea dintre actul cultural și divertismentul de masă nu este o nuanță, spune Ministrul Culturii
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Ministrul Culturii: "Diferenţierea dintre actul cultural şi divertismentul de masă nu este o nuanţă tehnică, ci un gest de respect faţă de rolul esenţial pe care cultura îl are în societate"
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Ministrul Culturii: „Diferenţierea dintre actul cultural şi divertismentul de masă nu este o nuanţă tehnică, ci un gest de respect faţă de rolul esenţial pe care cultura îl are în societate”

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