EU elections are pivotal for shaping public health policies, including alcohol regulation, to reduce harms and promote a healthier Europe.

2023 stats: Alcohol consumption down, but morbidity rates up. Alcohol dependence and related diseases increased.

89,000 Finnish minors have a biological parent with a severe substance abuse problem, affecting 8.7% of all minors, says a THL study.

Alcohol causes significant health risks in Finland, leading to over 37,000 life years lost annually, impacting national economy and public h

Illegal online alcohol sales undermine Iceland's public health goals and threaten ÁTVR's operations, warns CEO Ívar J. Arndal.

Nearly half of minors obtain alcohol via social media, making it easy for them to access substances. Survey by EHYT ry: 40% use social media

Greater acceptance of saying no to alcohol among youth, but peer pressure remains high, with 72% expecting to drink during graduation period

Saeima rejects raising the purchase age for alcohol to 20, opts to restrict sales hours instead.

Swedish Social Democrats propose a new farm sales model, maintaining the alcohol monopoly without needing legislative changes.

8 out of 10 young people aged 18-30 have been approached by someone too drunk, increasing the chance of rejection.