France introduces a ban on smoking in public places From July 1, 2025, smoking will not be allowed on beaches, in city parks and gardens, on school grounds, covered bus stops and at sports venues in France. This was announced on the eve of World No Tobacco Day, celebrated on March 31, by the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Family of France, Catherine Vautrin. According to Ms. Vautrin, "where there are children, tobacco must disappear." This is reported by the French edition of Ouest-France. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes / Reuters In some municipalities in France, such a ban has already been in effect, but now it is being introduced on a national scale. As the publication points out, the b... [Read more]