Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the planned reinstatement of the full electricity tax in two years, following a temporary reduction. The government intends to offset this increase by halving the Value Added Tax (VAT) across the board and eliminating it entirely on purchases of fruits and vegetables. This shift in policy prioritizes affordability of essential food items over maintaining the reduced electricity tax. The current electricity tax rate is at the EU minimum of 0.8 øre per kilowatt-hour. Details regarding the financial impact on families were not fully specified in the announcement. The move signals a change in economic focus, aiming to alleviate the cost of living through targeted VAT reductions. This decision comes as the temporary electricity tax relief period nears its conclusion.