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As Sweden entered the EU in 1995, drinking habits became more continental, and regulations were relaxed. Systembolaget introduced box wine and law allowed private enterprises to produce, import and market alcohol, and sell directly to restaurants—though the retail monopoly remained. Consumption of alcohol increased by 30% from 1995 to 2005. [2]
An alcohol content of 2.8% and below is not subject to specific, higher, alcohol taxes, but only to VAT (12%) as any other food or non-alcoholic drink. Class III beer is also, unofficially, divided into two sub-groups, "Mellanöl" ("in-between beer"), with ABV between 3.6% and 4.5%, and normal "strong beer" with ABV above 4.5%.
Beer was classified into tax classes by law in Finland until the year 1995 when Finland joined the European Union.After joining the EU the law was reformed so that the tax is set directly by the percentage of alcohol by volume contained in the product: with 0.5–2.8% beers €0.02/cl of alcohol, with beers over 2.8% €0.0214/cl. [2] However, the old classifications are still voluntarily used ...
The alcohol law in Finland was changed in 2018, allowing grocery stores to sell beverages with an alcohol content up to 5.5% ABV. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] This is also the case with the Norwegian Vinmonopolet and the Swedish Systembolaget (though in Sweden the limit for allowed ABV in supermarkets is 3.5%.)
Consumption of alcohol has decreased since 2007. [1] The consumption of alcohol in Finland is the highest in the Nordic countries. [2] Since the early 1960s, the total consumption of alcohol has quadrupled [3] and negative effects of alcohol have increased. [4] In Finnish culture, the state of alcohol intoxication has not been seen as shameful ...
As the only retailer of strong alcoholic beverages in Finland, Alko has an extensive range of products ranging from rare wines to bulk vodka. Its wine selection has grown in recent decades as there has been an increase in consumption and a government drive to change Finnish drinking habits to a more "European" style, which means a move from hard liquor to wine and beer.
Alcohol cannot be sold in shops on boats on Swedish waters, but the shop is opened at the border to international or foreign waters. As part of their accession to the European Union in 1995, Sweden and Finland are the only two EU member states granted an exception of free trade agreements allowing state-run alcohol monopolies. [9]
Mexico (illegal to drink alcohol in public streets and to carry open alcohol containers in public) [29] Morocco (illegal in public; alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas, and is sold in most major supermarkets [30]) Norway (only sold in stores within a certain time period on weekdays. Illegal to ...