From 1 August 2025, Latvia will enforce new restrictions on alcohol sales and marketing, limiting retail hours, banning price promotions, and requiring health warnings on packaging. The move comes in response to the country’s high alcohol consumption, among the highest in the EU and OECD, and aims to reduce alcohol-related harm. The law was passed after two years of debate and will be reviewed in October based on early health and retail impact data.

Finland’s draft reform to the Alcohol Act would allow home delivery, cross-border distance sales, and digital advertising of spirits. In its submission, NordAN warns the changes risk dismantling the public health-focused Nordic model. Alongside the submission, NordAN also sent the “Elders’ Letter” to Finnish ministers and party leaders, urging transparency and a clear commitment to evidence-based alcohol policy.

Four out of ten Norwegians have seen intoxicated adults together with children during the summer holidays, according to a new Ipsos survey for Av-og-til. Secretary General Ragnhild Kaski urges adults to notice children who may be struggling and to step in or contact someone responsible if needed. She emphasizes that adults have a shared responsibility to help ensure children have a safe and positive holiday experience.

Three out of ten serious drink driving accidents in Denmark happen during the summer months. From 2020 to 2024, nearly a third of all people killed or seriously injured in such crashes were hurt in June, July, or August. The Danish Road Safety Council urges everyone to leave the car at home if drinking, especially new drivers, and to help prevent others from driving under the influence.

Over half of the breathalyzers tested by MHF Test Lab gave dangerously inaccurate readings, with some showing 0.0‰ even when the driver was over the legal limit. The test, done with Testfakta, highlights serious safety risks. Only fuel cell-based models like Dräger 4000 and Dignita AM-7000 showed reliable results, while cheaper semiconductor devices failed.

A new Voxmeter survey shows that one in four Danes believe people should wait until 18 to start drinking alcohol. Blue Cross Denmark sees this as a sign that more Danes want to change the country’s drinking culture. The Danish Health Authority recommends avoiding alcohol before 18 due to health risks, and research links early drinking to later misuse. Blue Cross Denmark supports an 18-year age limit for all alcohol sales.