Finland’s Alcohol Act reform has moved forward in Parliament in a form that would expand alcohol availability through distance sales, home delivery and longer Alko opening hours. EHYT and Juha Mikkonen warn that the key public health and tax control questions remain unresolved.

Alcohol costs the public healthcare system up to €1.1 billion annually, burdening Finland's wellbeing services counties.

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