The 2025 Budget, described by Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg as one of the most progressive for equality, includes significant measures to support women’s health. One of the key announcements was the full removal of VAT on sanitary products and special clothing for women who have undergone breast cancer treatment.

She also explained that the removal of VAT is a move towards fairness, as these items are crucial for women’s health and hygiene. The measure goes beyond the electoral promise to reduce VAT, with the new policy setting it to 0%.

Women will benefit financially, saving thousands of euros over their lifetime, as it is estimated that they will use over 20,000 sanitary products over the course of 40 years. This initiative complements another government project already in motion this year, providing free menstrual products to female students in schools.

Rebecca Buttigieg also highlighted that the Budget allocates funds to support national strategies on equality, combatting domestic violence, and preventing human trafficking.

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