15 Apr. Parliament Magazine event on food security and healthy eating in times of rising prices

In my closing speech at the Parliament Magazine event on food security and healthy nutrition in times of rising prices, I addressed the question of how healthy nutrition can be secured for everyone even in times of crisis - in a socially just, sustainable and accessible way.

One key instrument is to either completely abolish VAT on healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables or at least reduce it significantly.

Canteen food - especially in schools and kindergartens - must also focus on balanced, healthy and regional food. Public procurement is needed here!

In today's society, healthy food should be affordable for everyone - no ifs, ands or buts!

Many thanks to everyone involved for the good exchange!