The Warsaw Council is set to introduce a pilot program limiting late-night alcohol sales in two districts, Śródmieście and Praga-Północ, following public consultations.
Background and Public Consultations
The Warsaw Council has prepared a pilot program to limit late-night alcohol sales in two districts: Śródmieście and Praga-Północ. The decision came after public consultations, where over 80 percent of participants supported the restrictions.
The consultations, however, were criticized for low participation (0.5 percent of Warsaw residents) and discrepancies between survey results and district council opinions.
Proposed Restrictions and Reactions
Two projects were proposed: one by the Leftist club and the “Miasto Jest Nasze” association, suggesting a ban from 10 PM to 6 AM, and another by the President, proposing a ban from 11 PM to 6 AM.
Most district councils (14 out of 18) opposed the idea, arguing it would not solve problems but harm local businesses.
Final Decision and Next Steps
The Warsaw Council rejected a resolution to limit late-night alcohol sales citywide, with 18 votes in favor, 37 against, and one abstention.
However, the Council adopted a stance on introducing a pilot late-night prohibition in two districts, with 36 votes in favor and eight against.
