The Ministry of Social Affairs is drafting a new national alcohol policy, which includes several new restrictions.For instance, there are plans to ban alcohol sales near childcare institutions.However, this raises concerns among retailers, who question whether long-standing grocery stores would need to close if someone decides to open a daycare facility nearby.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has prepared Estonia’s alcohol policy plan for the next 10 years and has been accepting feedback on it until Christmas.The plan includes several proposed changes, such as linking alcohol excise duties to the inflation rate to prevent alcohol from becoming disproportionately cheap compared to other goods.
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