spiritsNEWS May 2019
A new cocktail for Europe: achieving the right mix for EU policies
spiritsEUROPE Manifesto for the European Elections 2019 (…)
High-Level Mission by Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan to Japan
Celebrating the European Partnership Agreement (EPA) – and making sure it works in practice (…)
Responsible drinking initiatives across Europe: our latest Annual Implementation Report
Although the European Alcohol & Health Forum (EAHF) is no longer active, our firm commitment to reduce alcohol-related harm remains fully alive (…)
Czech Republic set to increase excise tax on spirit drinks – as 96% of alcoholic drinks consumed will remain unaffected
+13% excise tax rate increase on spirits announced for 1 January 2020 – what for? With beer and wine walking away unaffected, health issues can hardly be the reason. Boosting revenue may well be the real driver, but it’s unlikely to happen, as recent experiences in Belgium have shown (…)
Protection of Geographical Indications (GIs): Europe at its very best!
New list of 234 spirits GIs published in March (…)
Youth drinking in decline – a complex question and a puzzling answer
Youth drinking in Europe is in decline, which is good news – but what are the reasons behind? Their way of life? Education and information? Brief interventions? Or restrictive poliy measures? Trying to solve the puzzle reveals some surprising answers (…)
