The Finnish constitutional law committee, in a newly released statement, has determined that there are no constitutional obstacles to permitting the home delivery of alcohol. Committee chairman Heikki Vestman noted that the assessment was based particularly on the constitutional principles of equality and freedom of enterprise, and he mentioned that experts consulted by the committee unanimously agreed on the matter. This ruling opens the door for legal changes regarding the sale and delivery of alcohol in Finland.

The committee emphasized the importance of reducing regulation rather than increasing it in the context of freedom of enterprise. They highlighted that any new legislation regarding alcohol home delivery must ensure that it does not impose additional regulatory burdens on businesses. However, they also acknowledged a requirement to monitor the potential health impacts of such a law on the population, reflecting a balance between economic freedom and public health considerations.

Despite the general consensus, the report does not come without dissent. Committee members Ville Skinnari and Johannes Koskinen expressed differing opinions, arguing against proceeding through the normal legislative process. Their concerns highlight an ongoing debate in Finland regarding the balance between deregulation in the alcohol market and the implications for public health and safety in the wake of increased access to alcohol through home delivery services.