According to a report by BRF on November 28, the European Parliament voted against a proposal to implement a smoking ban outdoors, as the proposal did not receive majority support in Strasbourg.
The European Commission proposed revisions to smoke-free area guidelines in September. According to the proposal, areas frequently used by children and teenagers, such as public playgrounds and swimming pools, as well as stations and train stations, should all become smoke-free zones in the future. These bans not only apply to traditional cigarettes, but also include e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
It is expected that the EU member states will decide next week whether to adopt the recommendations of the European Commission. The vote of the EU Parliament will not have any impact on this decision.
Even if the proposal from Brussels is eventually accepted, it does not mean that these outdoor smoking bans will be universally implemented. This is because each member state has sovereignty in health policy. Therefore, the recommendations of the European Commission are not legally binding. Even the EU parliamentary declaration that was not passed also lacks legal validity.
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