Constitutional complaint against the marquee exemption in Baden-Württemberg 

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Verfassungsbeschwerde gegen die Festzelt-Ausnahme in Baden-Württemberg

26.08.2026 Joint press release from Pro Rauchfrei e.V. and Nichtraucherschutz-Verband Deutschland (NRSV)  Eleven citizens, with the support of Pro Rauchfrei and Nichtraucherschutzverband Deutschland, have lodged a constitutional complaint with the Constitutional Court of Baden-Württemberg against the complete exemption of beer gardens, wine bars and festival marquees from Baden-Württemberg’s non-smoking legislation. The state of Baden-Württemberg has … Read more

The EU plans to amend the Tobacco Products and Advertising Directives

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Die EU überarbeitet ihre Tabakprodukt- und -werberichtlinie, um Europa bis 2040 rauchfrei zu machen.

10.06.2026 The European Commission intends to revise the Tobacco Products Directive and the Tobacco Advertising Directive in order to improve tobacco control. The public has until 15 June 2026 to submit comments on the matter. Pro Rauchfrei supports the European Commission’s goal of a smoke-free Europe, in which no more than 5% of the population … Read more

Protection of minors enforced: courts ban Rossmann and Netto from selling cigarettes to minors

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27.02.2026 The consumer protection association Pro Rauchfrei e. V. has secured injunctions against Rossmann and Netto in two summary proceedings before the Higher Regional Courts of Celle and Bamberg. Both courts prohibited the companies from selling cigarettes to minors. These rulings thus strengthen the protection of minors under civil law in the retail sector. (Order … Read more