From 2026 is done with advertising for tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Especially in print media and in publicly accessible places such as sales outlets and festivals, it is to be banned in the future. Cigarette companies will also no longer be allowed to sponsor events to which minors have access. This was decided by the Federal Council at its meeting on Wednesday. According to the Federal Council, online tobacco advertising is only permitted if an age verification system ensures that minors cannot access pages containing such advertisements. In the future, such age checks will also be introduced for the sale of products via the Internet or vending machines. The corresponding amendment t... [Read more]