New ban on alcohol sales at petrol stations: Purchase no longer possible?
A discussion is circulating online regarding the sale of alcohol at petrol stations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the Ministry of Health to implement a ban on the sale of alcohol at these locations. The proposed measure aims to decrease the occurrence of car accidents and limit the advertising of alcoholic beverages. What is the general opinion of internet users on this matter?
The idea of prohibiting the sale of alcohol at petrol stations in Poland resurfaces frequently. Several attempts have been made to introduce the regulation, but none have been successful yet due to a lack of unanimous support. Will the latest attempt yield a different result and finally be successful?
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Donald Tusk calling for a new ban?
Izabela Leszczyna, the Minister of Health, was recently interviewed by RMF radio where she revealed that Prime Minister Donald Tusk has requested an analysis on proposals to ban the sale of alcohol at petrol stations and on advertising. Her statement clearly shows that she fully supports the amendment of the rules.
The minister also stated that she believes that alcohol should not be sold at petrol stations and will be advocating for this change within the government. She highlights that all taxpayers bear the consequences of alcohol abuse and that preventing the sale of alcohol at petrol stations can help to reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
What do internet users think about this issue?
There are differing opinions on the possibility of introducing a ban on the sale of alcohol at petrol stations. Some internet users hope the ban will succeed, while others are strongly against it. Those who are against the ban argue that it limits their freedom of choice.
MP Marcin WarchoÅ, a Sovereign Poland (Polish: Suwerenna Polska) party member, has expressed his opposition to the ban. He wrote, "Did you know that the āsmiling Polandā will ban the sale of alcohol at petrol stations? Well, now you know." This statement sparked a storm of comments, with many people criticising WarchoÅ's position.
Jakub Å»ulczyk, a popular Polish writer, joined the discussion and said, "I knew, and I am very happy about that. You and KamiÅski can stock up elsewhere." Jan Spiewak, the chairman of the Free City Warsaw association, also chimed in, "As a Catholic, you are probably in favour of restricting access to alcohol in line with the teachings of the church, arenāt you? Additionally, as Deputy Minister of Justice, you know very well that alcohol is a major criminal factor, do you? Did someone hack your account?"
