A majority of EU health ministers have called for stronger smoking bans in outdoor areas to better protect against secondhand smoke. Key focuses include playgrounds, outdoor dining, and recreational areas. Germany abstained from the vote, acknowledging that the proposals are…

The UK government is advancing its Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aimed at creating a smoke-free generation by extending the indoor smoking ban to select outdoor areas, including children’s playgrounds and spaces outside schools and hospitals. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced…