A recent survey published on Thursday revealed that about two -thirds of Germans feel that 14 -year -old children should be stopped from drinking alcohol. In Germany, 14 -year -old teenagers are allowed to win and drink beer or glass. If they are with a legal guardian.
In the Fora survey commissioned by the German Health Insurance Company Commercial Health Insurance (KKH), the German people were asked questions on young people and alcohol. Overall, 1000 people aged 18–70 were surveyed from all over Germany.
The survey found that the legal age to buy beer and liquor will increase from 16 to 18.
Advertisement Alcohol is a subject that has previously come into German politics, and those Germans were surveyed, 35% of full restrictions. One and third one wants more restrictions.
Drinking alcohol in Germany, a risky habit?
In Germany, bar, pub and restaurants are important for socialization, often with alcohol participation. Although the consumption of overall alcohol has declined in recent years, there are reportedly 1.6 million people in Germany who have alcohol addiction.
In a survey of Germany’s Center for Health Education (BZGA) in 2024, excessive drinking increased between children aged 12–17.
The doctors’ unions in Germany have long been calling for health policies to reduce alcohol consumption in Germany.
According to the German Nutrition Society (Dge), even in moderation, alcohol is not healthy. They recommend avoiding alcoholic beverages completely. Alcohol increases the risk of development of cancer, heart diseases and liver conditions.
For teenagers whose bodies are still developing, the risk may be high.
“Earlier youth drink alcohol, more and more health risk,” KKH explained by psychological Franziska Claim.
What are politicians saying?
The Health Minister of the Federal States of Germany is insisting on banning the supervised drink rule.
Health Minister Katrina Shenk, Health Minister of East German State Thuringa, said in a recent meeting, “Alcohol, as a widely consumed drug, is a important problem for children and adolescents”
German Federal Health Minister Nina Waraken has supported the initiative.
Jennifer Camino edited by Gonzalez
