The Swedish health ministry has rubbished claims by Europe's beer industry that the country's alcohol policy has led to increased consumption and boosted illegal trade.
The Brewers of Europe is circulating a new report by the Swedish Retail Institute which claims "the Swedish authorities have lost control over a large part of the alcohol trade". This comes as the Nordic country, which currently holds the EU's six-month rotating presidency, steps up its efforts to reform European alcohol policy. . . . . .
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