The Social Affairs and Health Committee of the Finnish Parliament has made the decision to release previously confidential documents concerning the remote sales of alcohol. This move comes despite opposition from the Social and Health Ministry, which had sought to keep the documents under wraps. The released documents pertain to a Pilot procedure between Finland and the European Commission conducted between 2021 and 2022, which evaluates how Finland's laws on remote alcohol sales align with EU law. The Pilot procedure is initiated when the Commission suspects a member state has violated Union law.

According to opposition groups within the Social Affairs and Health Committee, the documents suggest that there may not be a need to free up remote alcohol sales from abroad up to 80 percent as previously thought. Finnish media outlet Yle reported that the protocol indicates the EU Commission was satisfied with Finland's proposal aimed at protecting the monopoly and ensuring equality for Finnish entrepreneurs. This entry was documented on November 16, 2022, highlighting the discussions that have been ongoing regarding alcohol distribution regulations in Finland.

The release of these documents raises questions about transparency and information sharing within the Finnish government, particularly concerning matters of public health and regulations surrounding alcohol. The opposition has insinuated that important information has been concealed, which sheds light on the tensions between government bodies responsible for health governance and regulatory compliance with EU standards. This situation may have broader implications for policy-making in Finland as it navigates its legislative responsibilities amidst European Union laws.