THE EU “REJECTS ATTEMPTS TO HIJACK” ITS ALCOHOL STRATEGY

The European Commission issued its strategy in dealing with alcohol abuse today, which has managed to keep a majority of trade bodies happy. The Commission recognized that member states have the right to regulate alcohol within their country, and did not include EU-wide legislation. The Commission reportedly plans to set up an Alcohol and Health Forum that will allow member states to work closely with the EU in monitoring its strategy.“The Commission is to be applauded for rejecting attempts to