A working draft of the Economy Ministry indicates that the government is considering changes in the sale of alcohol, but without causing serious shortfalls in excise tax and VAT revenues, left-leaning weekly Magyar Narancs reports.

Regulators reportedly examined models elsewhere, especially Scandinavian countries, but do not wish to introduce strict rules that would markedly set back demand, leading to a wave of closure of small shops and job losses.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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