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France, Which Has Been Raising Alcohol Taxes, Would Let Brussels Do the Dirty Work

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In addition to the French, five other nations have asked the European Commission in various forms to try to reduce the development of harmful health problems associated with alcohol consumption at the EU regulatory level. Some want only a more careful information campaign about the risks, but many would impose special taxes on alcohol, hoping that higher prices will significantly reduce consumption.
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In addition to the French, five other nations have asked the European Commission in various forms to try to reduce the development of harmful health problems associated with alcohol consumption at the EU regulatory level. Some want only a more careful information campaign about the risks, but many would impose special taxes on alcohol, hoping that higher prices will significantly reduce consumption.

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Portfolio.hu broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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