A change in the law has broken down an old regulatory barrier. Now, the Liberals in Uppsala and the Christian Democrats in Malmö are testing the serving of alcohol at campaign booths—to lower the barrier between voters and politicians.
As of June 1, serving prepared food is no longer required to obtain a liquor license. This has paved the way for a new approach ahead of the 2026 election: beer and wine at the heart of the political conversation.
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