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Dry January: Which is the most sober-curious European country?
euronews (in English)
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08/01/2025
Initiatives such as Dry January and Damp January gain increasing popularity, with millions of people said to be taking part across Europe.
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How is dry January perceived in Europe?
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The decision of France's health minister to go
00:11
alcohol-free in January has raised a few eyebrows in the country,
00:15
which is the biggest wine producer in Europe. Nonetheless,
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17 million people in France, one in four in the country,
00:24
are planning to abstain from drinking this month.
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Almost the same rate, 23%, said they participated in dry January
00:34
in neighbouring Belgium in 2023. In Germany,
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Europe's leading beer producer, only 13%
00:41
took up the challenge in 2024, while there was a 72%
00:46
dropout rate. Italians apparently did better
00:50
with an estimated 22%, saying
00:53
they planned to stop drinking altogether last year
00:57
and 40%, saying they would reduce alcohol consumption.
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In the UK, where dry January was launched,
01:05
15.5 million, or 22.7% of the population,
01:10
aim to ditch the booze this month. The success of dry January
01:15
has sparked other sobriety initiatives,
01:18
such as Damped January. The aim of Damped January
01:22
is to develop a healthier relationship with alcohol
01:25
by promoting moderation instead of strict abstinence.
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