Finland is ready to deregulate the market for non-strong alcohol, which is one of the most regimented in Europe. Shops will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages with up to 5,5% content – from the current 4,7% -- which is the content of a stronger beer or cider.

For wine, consumers will still need to make their way to the state monopoly or travel to Finland.

That modest liberalization of alcohol sale is projected to reduce imports of beer and cider from Estonia by 50% according to the Fin...