IOGT-NTO welcomes the proposal for a Swedish lobby register as a step toward greater transparency but warns it risks being ineffective if key meetings are excluded. “Citizens have the right to know who influences our decisions,” says president Lucas Nilsson.

Sweden’s new report on drug prices shows that despite global disruptions since 2020, street and wholesale prices for drugs have not increased. Adjusted for inflation, prices have actually declined, indicating high availability and a resilient drug market.

IOGT-NTO urges a no-vote on farm sales of alcohol to protect public health. Introducing farm sales would gamble with people's lives and health, undermining Sweden's strongest protection against alcohol's harmful effects. Systembolaget saves 1,500 lives annually by limiting availability and profit interests.

Risky drinking among young men in Sweden has halved in 20 years, while it’s rising among those over 45—especially older women.

Signs of alcohol harm found in 1 in 20 children in Swedish pilot study—suggesting fetal exposure may be more common than assumed.

Alcohol consumption in Sweden fell by 2.3% in 2024, driven by reduced online and smuggled alcohol purchases, according to CAN.

Alcohol consumption in Sweden has dropped 10% in a decade, with Systembolaget's share rising and cross-border purchases declining.

NordAN submitted TRIS contributions: opposing Sweden's amendment that weakens alcohol policy and supporting Latvia's stronger public health

Swedish government revises Socialstyrelsen's role in supporting policies on alcohol, drugs, doping, tobacco, nicotine, and gambling.