In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

""Tobacco must disappear from places where there are children. A park, a beach, a school - these are places to play, learn, and breathe. Not for smoking.""

""This is another step towards a tobacco-free generation, which France is targeting for 2032. The public is increasingly in favor of stricter smoking laws, especially around children.""

France has implemented a comprehensive ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces including parks, beaches, and near schools to protect children from tobacco exposure. The health minister, Catherine Vautrin, emphasized the need for smoke-free environments, asserting that such places should focus on children's health and well-being. Many French citizens support this move, reflecting a growing trend towards stricter smoking laws. While cafe culture remains iconic, the government aims to promote a tobacco-free future for youth by 2032, with penalties for violators of up to several hundred dollars.

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