In Germany, 99.0 million hectoliters of alcoholic beverages were sold in the year of 2016. Although the per capita consumption of alcohol has dropped in the last 40 years in Germany, compared internationally, it continues to be one of the high-consumption countries in the world. Addictions are societal challenges that require the interaction of all social forces in the interest of the affected people.
The essay tries to consider the most critical governance challenges involved in tackling the issue , looks at the possibly weakest points of existing interventions vis-à-vis the problem and does a quick check of arguments for and against delegating authority to the supranational level.
Table of Contents
- List of illustrations and figures
- List of abbreviations
- Referencing details
- 1 Intro
- 2 Most critical governance challenges
- 3 Weakest points of existing interventions
- 4 Delegation of authority
- Bibliography
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay explores the critical governance challenges associated with tackling alcohol consumption in Germany. It examines the limitations of current interventions and evaluates the arguments for and against delegating authority to the supranational level. The essay focuses on the interplay between policy, institutions, and actors in shaping effective governance approaches to alcohol consumption.
- Availability of Alcohol and Advertising
- Legal Drinking Age
- Economic Damage Caused by Alcohol Consumption
- Governance Challenges in Addressing Alcohol Consumption
- Effectiveness of Existing Interventions
Chapter Summaries
- Intro: The essay sets the context by outlining the high levels of alcohol consumption in Germany and the societal challenges posed by alcohol addiction. It clarifies the focus on the interplay between regular and harmful alcohol consumption.
- Most critical governance challenges: This chapter defines governance and discusses its different orders (first-order, second-order, and policy outcome). It introduces three main themes: availability of alcohol and advertising, legal drinking age, and economic damage caused by alcohol consumption.
Keywords
This essay focuses on the key topics of alcohol consumption in Germany, governance challenges, existing interventions, and the potential for delegating authority to supranational levels. It examines the role of institutions, organizations, and policies in addressing the issue.
- Quote paper
- Stefan G. Raul (Author), 2019, Policy issue: Alcohol consumption in Germany, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/540380
