The Danish government plans to abolish a 25% sales tax on books to address a 'reading crisis' among teenagers. Culture Minister Jacob Engel-Schmidt hopes this will increase book sales, despite the measure costing about 330 million kroner annually. Data shows a quarter of Danish 15-year-olds struggle with reading comprehension. Engel-Schmidt emphasizes the need for investment in culture, while experts note that distractions hinder reading among youth. The initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance literature consumption and support authors.