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France Bans Smoking in Outdoor Areas Popular with Children, Leading Europe in Tobacco Control. Starting July 1, France will ban smoking in outdoor areas frequented by children, including parks, beaches, and school entrances. The ban is part of President Macron’s pledge to create a “tobacco-free generation” by 2032. Smokers caught in prohibited areas face fines of 90 euros, rising to 135 euros if unpaid after 15 days. France becomes the first European country to enforce a nationwide ban on beach smoking. The measure aims to protect youth and reduce smoking among younger generations, according to Health Minister Catherine Vautrin. France is positioning itself as a leader in tobacco control, with support from advocacy groups like Smoke Free Partnership. Unlike other countries, France does not yet ban e-cigarettes but plans to regulate them, reducing nicotine levels and limiting certain flavors. New regulations on vaping products will take effect in 2026, aiming to curb youth addiction to e-cigarettes.
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