Alcohol Now Labeled a Public Threat

The globalist World Health Organization launched a sweeping campaign demanding higher alcohol taxes worldwide, claiming governments must intervene because spirits became “too affordable” in 67 countries since 2022.

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WHO released reports on January 13, 2026, targeting alcohol and sugary drinks with tax hike demands across 167 countries
Organization claims 2.6 million annual deaths justify government intervention through their “3 by 35” initiative
Europe specifically targeted for wine tax exemptions in at least 25 countries, threatening cultural traditions
Current alcohol taxes represent only 14% median for beer and 22.5% for spirits globally, which WHO deems insufficient

WHO Declares War on Affordable Alcohol

Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the World Health Organization’s Global Report on Alcohol Taxes 2025, demanding immediate government action against what he calls dangerously affordable beverages. The report spans 167 countries that currently tax alcohol, with WHO officials arguing that spirits became more accessible in 67 nations while only becoming less affordable in 25 countries since 2022. This represents a direct assault on consumer choice and free market principles that have traditionally governed alcohol pricing.

European Wine Culture Under Attack

The WHO specifically targets Europe’s wine exemptions, noting at least 25 countries—mostly European—maintain tax-free wine policies that reflect centuries of cultural tradition. Dr. Etienne Krug, WHO’s Director of Health Determinants, explicitly links affordable alcohol to violence and disease while suggesting industry profits take precedence over public welfare. This represents classic globalist overreach, where international bureaucrats attempt to override national sovereignty and cultural practices that have existed for generations across European nations.

The “3 by 35” Agenda Expands Government Control

WHO’s ambitious “3 by 35” initiative aims to dramatically increase real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 2035 through coordinated tax policies. The organization points to Britain’s sugary drinks tax, which generated £338 million in 2024, as a model for revenue extraction from consumers. While WHO claims majority public support based on a 2022 Gallup poll, this represents the same top-down approach that characterized failed progressive policies under previous administrations.

The report reveals governments currently capture minimal revenue shares from alcohol sales, with median excise rates of just 14% for beer and 22.5% for spirits globally. WHO officials argue this leaves billions on the table while healthcare systems bear costs from alcohol-related conditions including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. However, this perspective ignores individual responsibility and personal freedom, core conservative principles that reject paternalistic government intervention in personal consumption choices.

Resistance to Global Tax Harmonization

The timing of WHO’s demands coincides with President Trump’s return to office and renewed American skepticism toward international organizations that promote global governance over national sovereignty. The organization’s database spanning 167 countries represents an unprecedented attempt at global tax coordination, reminiscent of failed internationalist policies that undermined American economic independence. WHO’s approach prioritizes revenue generation for expanded government services rather than addressing root causes of health issues through personal responsibility and community-based solutions that conservatives have long championed.

Despite WHO’s claims about reducing 2.6 million annual alcohol-related deaths worldwide, their tax-focused approach reflects the same government-knows-best mentality that characterized previous administration’s overreach. True health improvements come from education, personal accountability, and strengthening family structures—not punitive taxation that burdens working families while expanding bureaucratic control over daily life decisions.