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The official voice of Europe's spirits producers. We communicate on #SpiritOfEurope, free trade, fair taxation, sustainable agriculture, responsible consumption & more!
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🍸 Just in time — our September Newsletter is live!

✨ Don't miss the First editorial by our new DG Mark Titterington and why he said "Yes"!!

👉 Read more: spirits.eu/media/spirit...
👉 Spain - Your gossip hits different after “one too many.”
“La última” plays with split-screen stories to show how the last drink can twist the tale—sometimes into something you didn’t mean to say. The best nights? The ones you actually remember. 🗣️✨

#UnitedInModeration
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
👉 Porko says: Have Fun Safely!
Meet Porko, the playful mascot that tracks your alcohol units in real time📱— celebrating the night and your limits. The app reacts as you log drinks, nudging you from “all good” to “time for some water” before the party goes too far. 🍸➡️💧
#UnitedInModeration
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
👉Don’t overdo it. The party lasts longer.
"From grape to raisin", this Spanish student team nails a brilliant metaphor: when you overdo it, you dry out the fun. Animated characters (grapes vs. raisins) keep it humorous while reminding us: moderation = better memories!
#UnitedInModeration
October 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
👉Bulgaria- AlcoGuide: the 3-in-1 toolkit 🛠️
AlcoGuide bundles three practical helpers: AlcoClock (recovery time), AlcoBlood (Blood Alcohol Content - BAC - estimate), and AlcoChat (clear, reliable tips). Designed to educate without preaching — putting balance back in your hands. 💪 #UnitedInModeration
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The EU-Mercosur FTA is positive for EU SMEs & for EU GIs and the rural communities they support.

It will further strengthen the long-standing ties between European distillers and their consumers in South America as shown by Lucas Bols Company success story. 🍸✨ #EUMercosurNow
October 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
👉 Bright colours, sharp wit, real talk.
“Od viška glava boli” takes a playful, hands-on route to moderation: trivia cards, street activations & collaborations with cultural spaces to spark conversations about pacing, planning your ride, and looking out for your friends.
#UnitedInModeration
October 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🍸 Just in time — our September Newsletter is live!

✨ Don't miss the First editorial by our new DG Mark Titterington and why he said "Yes"!!

👉 Read more: spirits.eu/media/spirit...
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Read a new article published in the Vinexposium Magazine: "EU-Mercosur agreement: a strategic opportunity Europe can’t afford to miss!" (p.34).

Let's ratify the agreement as soon as possible! #EUMercosurNOW

👉 vinexposium.com/voice.
September 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🏆 United in Moderation Award 2025 ✨
🎓 Students are empowered to lead the way in responsible drinking across Europe! After learning about alcohol, students created their own peer-to-peer campaigns — catchy, creative & impactful.
👉Follow us here as we count down to the moment the winner is crowned!
September 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
👨‍⚖️ Meet the Jury of the United in Moderation Award 2025! ✨
6 distinguished voices from across the EU are deciding the winning campaigns.
Follow us for weekly team spotlights to discover how difficult the jury’s task was! 💪
#UnitedInModeration #ResponsibleDrinking #StudentVoices
September 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🏆 United in Moderation Award 2025: Students are empowered to lead the way in responsible drinking across Europe! After learning about alcohol, students created their own peer-to-peer campaigns: Now, the national finalists are competing for the first-ever United in Moderation Award: results on 19/11!
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The #Mercosur agreement is seen as a landmark development for our spirits producers, offering expanded market access, tariff reductions, & stronger protection for geographical indications (GIs) in South America. Let's ratify the agreement asap! #EUMercosurNow
🗞️Full article👉https://bit.ly/3Gn9xiS
September 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Let's ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement asap not to miss the 1st-mover advantage as no other country in the world enjoys tariff-free access to these markets!

Import tariffs on spirits, as high as 20%, will be eliminated 4 years after the entry into force of the agreement📉.

#EUMercosurNow
September 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
We welcome the proposals for adoption of the EU-Mercosur and EU-Mexico trade agreements and thank the
@ec.europa.eu for its support in securing a fair outcome 🙏
We urge the Council to prioritise the swift approval and signature of these agreements!

📰Press Release 👉https://bit.ly/3K3HBBZ
September 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🗞️Our July newsletter is out!
From coppersmithing to circular glass, EU trade missions to student-led moderation campaigns, here is what is shaping the spirits sector.
Read more 👉https://bit.ly/40TbJFJ
#SpiritOfSustainability #Trade #UnitedInModeration
July 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🚨 70 EU associations—including spiritsEUROPE—call on the EU Commission to rethink the JRC's proposed waste sorting instructions for packaging.
⚠️Text & colour-based instructions risk fragmenting the #SingleMarket. We need a harmonised, pictogram-based system.
👉 Joint Declaration: bit.ly/4kg4Rcw
July 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The #Mercosur agreement is seen as a landmark development for our spirits producers, offering expanded market access, tariff reductions, & stronger protection for geographical indications (GIs) in South America. We call for an urgent ratification of the #MERCOSUR
🗞️Full article👉https://bit.ly/3Gn9xiS
July 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Sarah Melina Siebel, our Director for Internal Market & Sustainability at the Close the Glass Loop Press conference to report on the 80.8% glass packaging collected for recycling www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxfEs...
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June 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
From hydrogen-powered furnaces cutting down emissions by 40% to lightweight bottles with 75% recycled glass, Rémy Cointreau is proving that premium spirits and low-carbon production can be two sides of the same coin.
🔗 Discover the entire story: bit.ly/3I3BQmZ
June 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
📉 Europeans are drinking more responsibly than ever before, as reflected in the steady decline of alcohol-related harm indicators over the past decade.

⚠️ Harmful drinking behaviours, including binge drinking and underage drinking, are decreasing in most EU countries.

👉 bihttps://bit.ly/3SxRCIS
June 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"In France, and across Europe, people are drinking more responsibly than ever, and this moderation is the result of effective actions by public and private stakeholders. They are essential to sustaining this positive trend." @erics40.bsky.social

👉Explore the trends in your country: bit.ly/3SxRCIS
June 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The data is clear: over the past decade, Europe has seen a steady decline in alcohol-related harm rates. This progress shows that the UN’s whole-of-society approach is working!
Explore the bigger picture of alcohol trends in Europe with our fact sheets: bit.ly/3SxRCIS
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“Alcohol-related harm is steadily decreasing in Europe, representing a clear cultural shift and growing public awareness of healthier consumption habits, most notably among younger generations.”

Explore the trends in your country with our fact sheets: bit.ly/3SxRCIS
June 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM