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- SPD and Greens in Germany have called for outdoor smoking bans following France's decision to prohibit smoking in many public outdoor areas starting July 2025.
- This initiative by the French government aims to shield children from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, recognizing that their bodies are more vulnerable and their lungs are still in the process of maturing.
- German Health Minister Nina Warken emphasized that current federal laws, covering limited spaces and including e-cigarettes, are insufficient and urged states to expand restrictions.
- SPD deputy Dagmar Schmidt described France's ban as a “courageous move” that should serve as a model, while Greens' Janosch Dahmen supported making children’s environments entirely smoke-free.
- The proposals could significantly extend protections in Germany, addressing a €30 billion annual health cost from smoking-related illnesses and reinforcing international tobacco control efforts.
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In France, a comprehensive outdoor smoking ban will apply from July. For today's World Non-Smoker Day, there are similar demands in Germany. Here you will find the most important aspects.
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JUNGE FREIHEITFrance has issued a comprehensive ban on smoking, especially to protect children. Politicians from SPD and Greens also advocate comprehensive bans on smoking in Germany. Higher tobacco taxes, sales bans outside licensed specialist shops and advertising bans are also conceivable.
France, among other things, prohibits smoking in parks. According to politicians of the Greens and SPD, Germany should follow suit.
In France, a smoking ban will apply from 1 July in many places where children are frequently present. The SPD is in favour of a "balanced regulation" in Germany.
In France, cigarettes are to remain in parks, bus stops and beaches from July onwards. Politicians of the SPD and the Greens also want this in Germany to protect children.
Where children are staying, there is soon no longer any smoking in France. If, according to experts from the Greens and SPD, Germany could follow the example.
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