Alcohol Policy: Public Consumption, Outlet Licensing, and Age Limits

Alcohol Policy: Public Consumption, Outlet Licensing, and Age Limits – A comparative analysis of EU drinking laws.

This report examines alcohol control policies related to public consumption of alcohol, licensing of alcohol outlets, and minimum drinking ages, all for low-ethanol beverages such as beer, in the 15 older European Union nations. Scientific research has demonstrated that comprehensive government alcohol policies are effective in reducing alcohol-related harms. The regulation of drinking outlets, drinking locations, and minimum drinking age are considered among the most cost-effective and easily enforced alcohol policy options.

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