Brussels proposes to expand smoke-free zones to protect public health The European Commission has proposed on Tuesday to member states a reinforcement of measures to expand smoke-free zones, with special emphasis on outdoor spaces frequented by children and in places with a high concentration of people. such as the terraces of bars and restaurants. The initiative, which also seeks to ban the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPS) in these areas, is part of efforts to achieve a "tobacco-free generation" by 2040. Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health, has underlined the urgency of protecting citizens, particularly minors, from the harmful effects of smoke and emi... [Read more]