Question by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission on young people and alcohol

7 September

Since the passing of Council Recommendation 2001/458/EC[1] on the drinking of alcohol by young people, what progress has been made towards developing national alcohol strategies in Member States?

[1] OJ L 16, 16.6.2001, p. 38.

The impact of binge drinking appears to have increased rather than diminished. For example, in the UK some pubs and night clubs offer entry for the evening on the basis of ‘pay £10 and drink as much as you like'.

Does the Commission have any plans to address the issue?