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European health organisations are powerless against the wine lobby

Behind the EU’s Wine Package lies a quiet political battle between public health and powerful agricultural interests. This blog traces how wine escaped the rules applied to other alcohol products.

Wim van Dalen

24 Feb 2026

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1354Helping local areas reduce the impact of alcohol harm

Helping local areas reduce the impact of alcohol harm

Kevin Fenton

26th August 2016

1353London’s Night Tube: A leap into the unknown

London’s Night Tube: A leap into the unknown

Aveek Bhattacharya

19th August 2016

1352Self-satisfied and self-indulgent: The IOC gives a gold medal winning performance

Self-satisfied and self-indulgent: The IOC gives a gold medal winning performance

Michael Thorn

9th August 2016

1351When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol?

Lauri Beekmann

18th July 2016

1350Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Alcohol, the ‘elephant in the room’

Phil Cain

4th July 2016

1349Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Beyond ‘Ab Fab Britain’: responsible parenting and lower affordability best explain falls in underage drinking

Aveek Bhattacharya

1st July 2016

1348Does drink really make you happy?

Does drink really make you happy?

Ben Baumberg Geiger

27th June 2016

1347It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

It’s time to stop work, it’s time to drink beers

Richard Purves

10th June 2016

1346The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

The paradox of waning alcohol consumption? It’s the culture, stupid!

Joan Costa-i-Font

24th May 2016

1345The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

The ‘Baby Boomer’ effect of increased alcohol-related harm

Tony Rao

11th May 2016

1343Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Alcohol and pregnancy… a cross-cultural perspective

Lisa Schölin

29th April 2016