There will be no continuation of the extended serving permit for alcohol that was introduced during the World Cup, Stockholm City Council voted yesterday. During Wednesday's special council meeting in Stockholm, a majority voted against the proposal to make the temporary rules that prevailed during the World Cup – which allowed alcohol to be served until 8am – permanent. "It worked during the World Cup. “We have just had these extra opening hours during the World Cup," said City Councillor Alexander Ojanne of the Social Democrats. Stockholm is governed by the Social Democrats, the Left Party, and the Green party, which have a majority.