Little consensus exists among Europe's 27 member states on safe or sensible alcohol consumption.
University of Sussex experts studied government advice in 57 nations, including EU states.
They said the lack of agreement was 'remarkable' about what constitutes harmful or excessive drinking on a daily or weekly basis and even when it is safe to drive.
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