ECF

On 7 December, the Council of the EU reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates. Under the new rules, member states will be able to apply reduced VAT rates on the supply, rental and repair of bicycles, including e-bikes. The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) welcome this step, which has the potential to make bicycles and e-bikes more affordable for consumers around Europe and further boost the European cycling boom.