Bro -smoking in France: protecting children or restricting freedom?

Bro -smoking in France: protecting children or restricting freedom?

From July 1, 2023, a comprehensive ban on smoking is introduced in public areas in France, which includes beaches, parks, gardens, schools, bus stops and sports facilities. Minister of Health Catherine Vautrin said that this ban is launched to protect children. The measure is intended to support the weakest among us and increase the quality of life in public space. According to Exxpress.at, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat the health risks of passive smoking.

politicians of the Greens and the GREEN PARTIEI SPD in Germany see a possible role model for their own regulations in Germany in the French advance. Dagmar Schmidt, the deputy SPD parliamentary group leader, emphasizes the dangers of passive smoking for children in public spaces and describes the new French law as a brave step.

Support for a similar law in Germany

Schmidt argues that a ban on smoking could significantly improve air quality and prevent addiction to prevent addiction. In her opinion, this would be a sensible measure to promote the health of the population. Janosch Dahmen, health policy spokesman for the Greens parliamentary group, also advocates similar regulations in Germany. He realizes that children should live in smoke -free environments and refers to the higher tobacco taxes and sales bans in France.

Dahmen also emphasizes the high costs for health insurance companies that arise from smoke -related diseases in Germany, and therefore demands increased protection for children.

international perspective and the influence of the tobacco industry

The new French draft law is in the context of a global trend to contain tobacco use. The WHO's framework agreement was adopted on May 21, 2003 to contain the tobacco use (FCTC). Article 5 (3) of the FCTC states that health policy measures for tobacco use must be protected against the interests of the tobacco industry. This underlines the need to put public health over economic interests. Further information on the health risks of smoking and corresponding measures are available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health In this context, numerous talks have been held between the Federal Ministry of Health and representatives of tobacco industry in this context. These documentaries show the challenges that politics faces when achieving a successful tobacco ban.