spiritsNEWS December 2020
        
        As the Holiday season approaches, a glimmer of hope for us all
        
            As 2020 draws to a close, we look forward to a (different) holiday season and hold hope for 2021.
            
 
         
        
        Brexit talks going down to the wire as threat of no-deal looms large
        
            Another suspense-filled week in Brussels, as Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen met for last-minute talks on Brexit. Like many other sectors, spiritsEUROPE looks on in the hopes that a deal can be reached.
            
 
         
        
        The spirits sector in solidarity with colleagues in hospitality and tourism
        
            As soon as the overall situation allows, a safe, sustainable reopening of the hospitality sector should be considered.
            
 
         
        
        EU-Africa relationship more important than ever before
        
            Although the mini-summit between the European Union and the African Union was cancelled, we remain hopeful that increased investment and engagement can be fostered between both continents.
            
 
         
        
        Consumer information: a status report on rollout progress early  next year
        
            Watch this space for news on how our self-regulatory commitments have evolved. 
            
