As of: February 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m
By: David Holzner
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France is taking action against tobacco.
Smoking should no longer be allowed on beaches and in parks.
Violation could result in a fine.
Holidaymakers are also affected.
Smoking in parks, forests, on beaches and in front of schools should be banned in the future.
France wants to further curb its tobacco consumption.
President Emmanuel Macron wants to make the first smoke-free generation possible by 2032.
In addition to smoke-free zones, the Ministry of Health's catalog of measures also includes price increases and fines for violating the bans.
Vacation in France: 450 euro fine for smoking
Smoking on France's beaches will soon result in a fine.
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Smoking has been banned in most public places since 2007.
These include closed and covered spaces with public access, sports facilities and the workplace.
Smoking is also banned on public transport and schools.
In the future, smoke-free zones should be the norm.
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The laws affect not only France's citizens, but also holidaymakers.
Anyone who lights a cigarette on the beach while on holiday in France will face a fine of up to 450 euros.
The smoking ban on beaches is primarily intended to prevent environmental pollution from cigarette butts left behind.
In the forests, the smoking ban serves as a fire protection measure.
Smoking in France: Cigarettes will be more expensive in the future
In addition to the expansion of smoke-free zones, tobacco products are also expected to become more expensive.
The price of a pack of cigarettes is expected to rise from 11 to 13 euros by 2026.
Price increases are one of the most effective means of combating tobacco consumption, says the French Ministry of Health, citing studies by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In addition, smokers will be supported in quitting in the future.
Pharmacies should be able to prescribe nicotine replacement therapies.
The sale of disposable e-cigarettes should also be banned.
According to the French Ministry of Health, these are harmful to the environment and their aromatic taste will entice young people in particular to smoke.
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According to EU statistics from 2022, the proportion of French people who smoke every day is 22.2 percent.
This puts them just above average in a European comparison.
The French Ministry of Health also reports 75,000 deaths every year due to tobacco consumption.