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
11.10.2024 In their 2023 – 2026 coalition agreement “The Best for Berlin”, the CDU and SPD have agreed to further advance protection against passive smoking in the Non-Smoker Protection Act (NRSG) and to reduce control deficits. The Senate Department for Science, Health and Care has been working on the amendment to the law for some … Read more
24.07.2024 Baden-Württemberg is to get a new state non-smoker protection law. The Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration is conducting a dialogue-based public participation process. On Monday, 22 July, associations, including Pro Rauchfrei, were invited to submit relevant topics for discussion at a citizens’ forum in Stuttgart. Online participation for everyone from Friday, 29.07., … Read more