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European Commission asks UK to abstain from introducing minimum pricing
The European Commission has disclosed its opinion on MUP and has asked UK to refrain from introducing such a measure in Scotland.
The battle over the introduction of minimum pricing in Scotland continues
European Commission has expressed concerns and a number of EU Member States have raised objections
Italy and Bulgaria first to complain against alcohol minimum pricing
Several countries have now have lodged its objections to the minimum pricing of alcohol proposed by the UK earlier this year.
Eurocare stresses the importance of minimum pricing on alcohol beverages
Eurocare fully supports the planned introduction of minimum pricing in Scotland and similar plans by other governments within the United Kingdom.
Eurocare strongly supports the introduction of minimum pricing in Scotland
The UK Government has notified the European Commission about Scotland’s intention to introduce a 50 pence minimum price for alcohol.
Study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU
The European Commission DG SANCO has published a study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU, with a focus on excise duty pass-through, on- and off-trade sales, price promotions and pricing regulations.
Scottish minimum price at 50p per unit
The preferred minimum price for alcohol will be 50p per unit, it was announced today by the Scottish Government.
European Commission says minimum pricing on alcohol is not impossible
In a recent answer to a questions regarding minimum pricing by a Scottish MEP George Lyon, the European Commission has shed some light on the ongoing debates.
Excise duty restoration could have earned the Government €178million
Source: Alcohol Action Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland, today branded the Government’s decision to keep alcohol excise duty at the same slashed levels as the previous Government’s budget as “incomprehensible”