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EC Statement: MEP Question - State monopoly on the sale of alcohol in Finland and Sweden

( July 14, 2010, 14:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commissioner for industry, Antonio Tajani, has stated that plans in Finland and Sweden to allow small-scale producers of alcohol in Finland and Sweden to sell alcohol outside of the state monopoly is contrary to the EU treaty as it discriminates against such producers from other member states. The Swedish competition authority previously stated that any discrimination would be so small it would not be noticeable.The full answer and question follows:...

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