Summer vacation in France: New ban on smoking from July 2025!

Summer vacation in France: New ban on smoking from July 2025!

With the beginning of the summer vacation, many German families are faced with the decision to spend their vacation abroad. It is important to find out about the respective laws and regulations in the travel destination. A new law has now been announced in France that also affects tourists. From July 1, 2025, a smoking ban will apply in numerous public locations that represents a fundamental change for smokers

The new smoking ban affects places such as parks, bus stops, schools, beaches and sports facilities. However, smoking will continue to be allowed in the outdoor areas of restaurants. Anyone who violates the ban on smoking must expect a fine of up to 135 euros. This measure is part of a comprehensive government campaign to combat tobacco consumption in France, where around 75,000 people die from the consequences of smoking every year. In comparison, there are an estimated 143,000 deaths in Germany as a result of tobacco consumption annually and worldwide, over 7.6 million people die from smoking. Derwesten.de reports of these alarming numbers.

protection of children in focus

The ban on smoking in particular aims to protect children. Minister of Health Catherine Vautrin presented the new law in the Ouest France newspaper and expressed the desire that children who were born in 2025 are the first smoke -free generation. The exact area of ​​schools in which smoking will be prohibited is currently still being determined. The municipal police are responsible for monitoring compliance with the ban.

important should be mentioned that e-cigarettes are excluded from the new ban, although Vautrin plans to limit the nicotine content and the flavors of e-cigarettes. The introduction of these measures could result in a significant reduction in smoking young people. In 2023, almost 16 percent of the 17-year-olds stated to smoke; Ten years ago there were twice as many. Also tagesschau.de emphasizes that the measures are in accordance with the recommendations of the WHO that calls up to reduce the risk of cancer.

economic stress due to tobacco consumption

The economic consequences of smoking are also considerable. Cancer costs around 150 billion euros annually. The new law is not only seen as a protective measure for future generations, but also as a step to reduce this economic stress. According to Vautrin, the smoking ban does not restrict the freedom of the smokers as long as they smoke in the permitted areas.

With the entry into force of these regulations in mid -2025, a new era in dealing with tobacco in France is heralded, one who hopefully will have a positive impact on the health of the population.