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The European Council has approved a proposal to extend smoke-free zones to outdoor areas, covering e-cigarettes and HTPs, to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosol. The implementation of this measure will depend on individual member states.

The European Commission plans to extend the smoking ban to large outdoor areas such as parks, and even to include educational and healthcare institutions. However, a debate over whether to include e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in the ban has prevented the resolution from being passed. The European Council will hold a meeting on the 4th to discuss this issue.

The European Parliament has rejected the proposal for an outdoor smoking ban. Member states will have the discretion to decide whether to adopt the European Commission's recommendations, as they are non-binding.

The European Parliament is pushing a resolution for a smoke-free environment, aiming to extend public smoking bans to include new tobacco products such as heated tobacco and vapes. The resolution also seeks to expand the ban to outdoor areas and enhance measures against the illegal sale of e-cigarettes. A vote will take place on November 28.

The European Parliament is set to discuss a comprehensive smoking ban, proposing the prohibition of all tobacco products, including vapes and heated tobacco products, in certain public places.

Over 100,000 citizens rally against the EU's proposed vaping restrictions, urging evidence-based policies to support harm reduction and consumer choice while highlighting Sweden's successful approach.

European Union urges member states to ban smoking and e-cigarette use in outdoor areas to protect public health.

EU health ministers discuss proposals to restrict e-cigarette and nicotine product flavors, potentially affecting millions of consumers.