The Swedish government plans to permit direct sales of alcohol from local vineyards starting in 2025, which could threaten the state's alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget.

Vineyard owners like Staffan Ottosson see this as a beneficial move that would boost their businesses and tourism.

However, critics, such as the sobriety organization IOGT-NTO, warn that this could increase alcohol consumption.

Meanwhile, some argue that Sweden should instead challenge the EU on setting local electricity prices, which could save Swedish consumers significant money.

Despite these arguments, the government remains focused on the alcohol sales issue.