The government has launched an anti-smoking plan which aims to radically transform the smoking landscape in France by 2027.
With drastic measures such as:
- the ban on smoking in many public spaces (beaches, parks, etc.),
- a significant increase in the price of cigarettes,
- or even a ban on Puff cigarettes,
This ambitious plan aims to drastically reduce smoking in France.
National Anti-Tobacco Plan: The fight against smoking begins
From 2024, smoking will be banned:
- in the parks,
- near schools,
- on the beaches,
- and in the forests.
This extended ban, a first in France, marks a turning point in the fight against tobacco.
It aims to protect non-smokers from the harmful effects of tobacco and to reduce environmental pollution caused by cigarette butts.
Tobacco prices: a dissuasive increase
The cost of a pack of cigarettes will increase significantly, with a target of 13 euros in 2026.
From January 2024, smokers will already feel the impact of an initial increase of 40 to 50 cents.
This strategy aligns with WHO recommendations, which identify price increases as an effective way to reduce tobacco consumption.
Tobacconists worried but the Government announces support measures
Tobacconists and other players in the tobacco industry will not be left behind. The government has promised support to help them retrain and adapt to these new measures.
This support demonstrates a balanced approach, aiming to support all stakeholders in this transition.
A clear objective: a tobacco-free generation by 2032
The ultimate objective is ambitious but clear: to establish a tobacco-free generation in France by 2032. This long-term vision seeks to bring about a profound cultural change, where tobacco would no longer be an accepted social norm.
Smoking, responsible for 75,000 deaths per year in France, remains a major public health concern. This plan also addresses social inequalities linked to smoking, seeking to reduce disparities in smoking prevalence.
The French government’s anti-smoking plan marks a decisive step in the fight against smoking. With a mix of preventive, punitive and supportive measures, this ambitious plan aims to establish a new social norm where smoking becomes the exception rather than the rule. The success of this plan could make France an international model in the fight against smoking.
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