What residents think of new French smoking ban
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France has become the first European country to ban smoking on all beaches and in parks nationwide. The sweeping measure is part of President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to create “the first tobacco-free generation” by 2032, but not all citizens are supportive of the measures.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- France has banned smoking on all beaches, in parks, and near schools nationwide. 8s
- Violators of the ban face a fine of 135 euros. 13s
- The government aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2032. 17s
- Public opinion is mixed, with some seeing the ban as a loss of personal freedom and others supporting it for health reasons. 24s
- Smoking is still permitted on terraces, which remain an exception to the ban. 1m 46s