Focus - Sweden's sway over alcohol in Europe
Sweden assumed the Presidency of the EU at the beginning of this month. With the country’s history of control and high taxation of alcohol, the industry is expecting a tough six months. However, Ben Cooper writes, the Swedish presidency coincides with a hectic period of change for the EU which may reduce Sweden’s scope for moving alcohol policy up the agenda.
Focus - Sweden puts alcohol in EU policy spotlight
21 July 2009
Sweden assumed the Presidency of the EU at the beginning of this month. With the country’s history of control and high taxation of alcohol, the industry is expecting a tough six months. However, Ben Cooper writes, the Swedish presidency coincides with a hectic period of change for the EU which may reduce Sweden’s scope for moving alcohol policy up the agenda.
EU: Health ministers to discuss alcohol abuse
6 July 2009
New EU president nation Sweden will this week host a meeting of member state health ministers to discuss the fight against alcohol-related harm in the region.
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