Constitutional complaint against the marquee exemption in Baden-Württemberg 

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

Making the most of tobacco control

Erfolgreiche Tabakkontrolle hat positive Auswirkungen in vielen Bereichen

13.02.2025 Prevention is still an underestimated component of preventive healthcare. Tobacco prevention plays a paramount role in this, as stopping smoking is undisputedly by far the most effective measure for reducing non-communicable diseases and is therefore also a significant cost factor. At the same time, consistent tobacco control has a positive effect on other areas … Read more

Huge success for the protection of non-smokers: EU recommendation on smoke-free and aerosol-free environments

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