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France to Ban Outdoor Smoking from July as Spain Readies Year-End Public Tobacco Prohibition

Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says the measures are needed to safeguard children’s right to breathe fresh air

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Overview

  • From July 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited in French outdoor public spaces including beaches, parks, playgrounds, bus stops and school vicinities.
  • Outdoor terraces of cafes and bars are exempt from the French ban, allowing patrons to continue smoking while seated with their drinks.
  • France will increase cigarette taxes to €12 per pack in 2025 and to €13 by 2027 as part of a broader effort to curb tobacco use.
  • Spain’s government is finalising a comprehensive anti-smoking law to outlaw smoking and vaping in stadiums, pools, university campuses and work vehicles by the end of 2025.
  • Advocates welcome the tighter rules but caution that uneven enforcement and the influence of the tobacco lobby could limit the bans’ effectiveness.