Editorial: The Alko Was Supposed to Die — But Here's What Could Be a Surprising Savior

Alko persistently defends its monopoly by declaring the harm of liquor, but is happy to accept reforms that raise its own alcohol sales, writes Valtteri Varpela, news editor of Iltalehde. The government of Petteri Orpo (CoC) is deregulating alcohol sales, opening up markets and increasing competition. In connection with this, the Government initially designated a study of the various ways in which the exemption from the sale of 15% of wines coul…