Politicians are only half -heartedly contradicting alcohol bbyism

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Kein Fortschritt bei der Verschärfung von Werbeerlaubnis für Alkohol Die Ampelregierung versprach im Dezember 2021 in ihrem Koalitionsvertrag, die Regelungen für Marketing und Sponsoring bei Alkohol zu verschärfen. Doch mittlerweile sind 19 Monate vergangen und es zeigt sich, dass die Bundesregierung bisher kaum etwas unternommen hat, um dieses Ziel umzusetzen. Ein entsprechendes Gesetz ist in weiter Ferne und wird voraussichtlich in dieser Legislaturperiode nicht mehr zustande kommen. Eine Anfrage des Tagesspiegels ergab, dass bis heute nicht klar ist, welches Ministerium überhaupt zuständig wäre. Das Wirtschaftsministerium sieht das Gesundheitsministerium als federführend an, während das Gesundheitsministerium das Ministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft …
No progress in the tightening of advertising permits for alcohol The traffic light government promised to tighten the regulations for marketing and sponsorship in alcohol in December 2021. However, 19 months have passed and it turns out that the federal government has so far hardly done anything to implement this goal. A corresponding law is a long way off and will probably no longer come about during this legislative period. A request from the daily mirror showed that it is still not clear which ministry would be responsible at all. The Ministry of Economic Affairs sees the Ministry of Health as a leading man, while the Ministry of Health The Ministry of Food and Agriculture ... (Symbolbild/MB)

No progress in tightening advertising license for alcohol

The traffic light government promised to tighten the regulations for marketing and sponsorship in alcohol in December 2021. However, 19 months have passed and it turns out that the federal government has so far hardly done anything to implement this goal. A corresponding law is a long way off and will probably no longer come about in this legislative period.

A request from the daily mirror showed that it is still not clear which ministry would be responsible at all. The Ministry of Economic Affairs sees the Ministry of Health as a responsible, while the Ministry of Health regards the Ministry of Food and Agriculture as responsible. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), in turn

It is remarkable that the BMEL is subordinate to the Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens), which maintains close contacts with the German alcohol lobby. In the past, he was even appointed "Ambassador of Beer". He was also present as a guest of honor at a festive event by the German Brewer Association, an influential lobbying organization of the alcohol lobby. The ministry does not answer the specific question of what the Ministry of Cem Özdemir has done in order to implement the tightening of marketing and sponsorship rules in the coalition agreement. It also remains unclear which ministry is in charge.

alcohol is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In Germany, 1.6 million people suffer from alcohol addiction. Experts believe that the great influence of the German alcohol lobby prevents sensible political measures to combat alcohol consumption and abuse.

The German Brewer Association, for which Cem Özdemir acted as a "beer ambassador", is aware of its influence. The lobbying organization states to have a network that has access and acceptance among ministries, politicians, authorities, scientists, media and opinion multipliers. It has an impact on political and socio -political developments on regional, national and European level.

It remains to be seen whether the traffic light government will take steps to implement the tightening of the advertising restrictions for alcohol. However, the interweaving between the alcohol lobby and top politicians raises questions and reveals doubts as to whether the health of the population is actually traded here.

Source: The Tagesspiegel