VINUTUR, Thursday, October 15, 2026 The decision preserves language distinguishing harmful drinking from general consumption, though lawmakers can still restore stricter measures in November. European wine producers are welcoming a vote in the European Parliament’s public health committee that rejected tougher language on alcohol-related health risks and stopped short of calling for stronger limits on … Read More →
THE KLAXON, October 14, 2026 Big Alcohol is using same playbook as tobacco to thwart public policy, with the endless revolving door underpinning its “complex webs of influence”, reports Professor Peter Miller. FEATURE When it comes to the alcohol companies seeking to buy influence, fundraising dinners with the Prime Minster and other politicians are just … Read More →
SUD.UA in the world, 12 October 2026 Poland plans to introduce a nationwide ban on alcohol sales at night, completely prohibit the advertising of alcoholic beverages, including beer, and double the fees for alcohol trade permits. The new rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The Polish Sejm has passed a law that … Read More →
Dutch newspaper the Telegraaf; October 10, 2026 Time and again, alcohol producers succeed in binding new generations of young people to their products. They do this by adapting their drinks to changing tastes, trends, and lifestyles. According to brand expert Richard Otto, virtually every generation has its own popular alcoholic beverage. In the nineties, these … Read More →
VINETUR, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 European lawmakers have moved a step closer to backing stricter health rules for alcohol labeling and advertising as part of the bloc’s broader anti-cancer strategy, approving a committee resolution that calls for prominent health information on all alcoholic drinks and a new push to curb underage drinking. The text was … Read More →
CEO Magazine, Poland, October 7, 2026 Poland is moving closer to a sweeping ban on alcohol advertising and promotion. The Sejm is expected to vote on legislation that would extend the general advertising ban to beer and introduce nationwide restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales between 10 p.m. and 6 … Read More →
EUCAM has begun compiling an inventory of educational projects of the alcohol industry in Europe. These activities are referred to as CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility. So far, programs from England, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland and Spain have been included on the EUCAM website. Other countries may follow later. To the … Read More →
MONDAQ.com Baran Güney, 30-09-2026 Turkey’s Law No. 7584 introduces sweeping restrictions on how alcoholic beverage brands can be used in marketing, events, and retail environments. The amendments expand existing advertising prohibitions to include packaging elements, trade names, and visual identifiers, while banning the use of identical brands across fermented and distilled products. Companies … Read More →
WHO, 28 September 2026 What happens when alcohol becomes a little less easy to buy and consume? Some relatively simple changes to alcohol legislation in Latvia have made a rapid impact, an early WHO study shows. Latvia put in place shorter hours for alcohol sales, no instant delivery of alcohol bought online, and restrictions on … Read More →
The Daily Pour, David Morrow, September 28 2026 Google is loosening its restrictions on personalized alcohol advertising, allowing marketers to use personalized ads for alcoholic beverages, alcohol-related products and alcohol alternatives on YouTube starting Oct. 30. According to Meininger’s International. The policy change will apply where personalized alcohol advertising is permitted under local law … Read More →