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
Pro Rauchfrei comments on the EU Commission’s proposal to amend the Tobacco Tax Directive 07.09.2025 As part of “Europe’s plan against cancer”, the EU Commission wants to promote the emergence of a “smoke-free generation” so that less than 5% of the population smokes by 2040. Significant increases in tobacco tax are one of the most … Read more
03.12.2024 The EU Member States today adopted a far-reaching recommendation for smoke- and aerosol-free environments. It provides for effective protection of non-smokers not only indoors, but also in outdoor places where people gather in confined spaces. Pro Rauchfrei very much welcomes the fact that the EU Member States adopted a new recommendation on smoke-free and … Read more