The Swedish Supreme Court has ruled that online marketing and sales of wine from abroad may now be allowed as a private import, even if a Swedish parent company is involved in the administration of the company. Anja Zimmer takes a look at the background.

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In the 1980s and 1990s, the United Kingdom was the world’s most valuable and influential export market for wine. Largely as a result of increased competition from other countries, more recently exacerbated by Brexit, it has lost that role. A new tax regime will make it even less attractive to exporters. Robert Joseph reports.

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The EU Commission has published a proposal for a legal framework to better protect soils. Until now, there has been hardly any legal basis for soil protection, in contrast to air and water, which is why the EU Parliament and other institutions had called on the Commission to develop one.

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The European Commission has given France a go-ahead to distil wine surpluses, with final consultations still underway.

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Ireland is implementing its plans for health warnings on alcohol, despite criticism from the EU.

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The Bordeaux wine brand "Petrus Lambertini" has been convicted for "parasitic actions" at the expense of Château Petrus. 

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The dispute over Irish labeling regulations is entering the next phase. A procedure for breach of contract is imminent.

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London City is the latest of London's airports to allow passengers to carry up to two litres of liquid onto the plane with them.

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The EU Commission has proposed a directive against misleading environmental and sustainability claims. The EU Parliament and the European Council must approve the proposal for it to come into force.

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