The Grüne bench at Bundestag approved a set of proposals to reduce alcohol consumption at Alemanha. The text will be presented during Aktionswoche Alkohol, which takes place between June 13th and 21st. The initiative criticizes the country’s current position as one of the leaders in high consumption in Europa.
Deputies defend concrete actions to change the scenario. Entre they are abolishing the rule that allows young people aged 14 and over to drink beer or wine in the company of their parents. The measure already has advanced discussions in Ministério of Família.
Propostas targets advertising and easy access to alcohol
The Grüne also advocate stricter limits on alcohol advertising. The objective is to reduce exposure, especially among younger people. Outra demand involves stricter supervision of minimum ages for sale.
- Restrição offering alcoholic beverages in the supermarket checkout area
- Maior control over impulse purchases in commercial establishments
- Fortalecimento of health risk awareness campaigns
- Cobrança for the federal government to present a specific prevention law
The initiative seeks to make alcohol less present in everyday life. Especialistas point out that easy availability contributes to the high standard of consumption.
Current Consumo puts Alemanha in a worrying position
Dados from Organização Mundial from Saúde indicate that, in 2022, every German over the age of 15 consumed an average of 11.2 liters of pure alcohol. The volume is equivalent to around 448 half-liter glasses of beer per year. Dez years earlier, the index was even higher.
High consumption generates impacts on public health and significant economic costs. The Grüne spokeswoman for drug and addiction policy, Linda Heitmann, highlighted the problem in an interview with Tagesspiegel. Segundo her, the country occupies poor positions in international rankings.
Federal Governo is charged for lack of action
The bench demands from the executive a long-term national prevention strategy. The Grüne also ask for the drafting of a specific law on the subject. Até At the moment, the government’s response has been considered insufficient.
Linda Heitmann criticized the current inertia. The parliamentarian argues that the problem affects the health of millions of people and requires urgent measures. The Grüne proposal comes at a time when states and experts are discussing changes to Jugendschutzgesetz.
Mudança in begleitetes Trinken gains strength
The current rule allows teenagers aged 14 and over to consume light drinks accompanied by a guardian. The Grüne advocate the end of this exception. A change along these lines is already being studied in Ministério and Família.
The measure is part of a larger effort to protect youth. Estudos show that early onset increases lifelong addiction risks. The Grüne proposal reinforces similar initiatives that are being processed at other levels of government.