Passive smoking

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

A packet of Diesel, please!

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04.05.2025 Stuttgart Higher Regional Court puts the brakes on the tobacco industry again – outdoor advertising at petrol stations remains illegal Last August, the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court ruled that petrol stations are not specialist shops for tobacco products. Now it has once again clearly rejected the arguments of the tobacco and mineral oil companies … Read more

FCTC binding in Germany for 20 years

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DAs FCTC ist in Deutschland seit 20 Jahren rechtlich bindend. Deutschland muss seine Verpflichtungen aus dem Vertrag endlich erfüllen.

16.03.2025 20 years ago today, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control became legally binding for Germany. What is the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control? The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is the first intergovernmental health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organisation. The aim of the convention was … Read more