Why France Still Smokes More Than Its European Neighbours
Heavy taxation and bans fail to lower French smoking rates to British and Swedish levels.
Heavy taxation and bans fail to lower French smoking rates to British and Swedish levels.
New public tobacco laws bring steep fines and terrace restrictions to Europe’s most popular destinations.
New local decrees and national laws target smokers and vapers in parks, beaches, and school zones.
Learn about France’s disposable vape ban, public vaping rules, and the upcoming 2026 restrictions.
A guide to global e-cigarette bans, French public vaping laws, and airline safety rules.
L’Assurance Maladie pushes for a lifetime smoking ban, sparking debate over personal freedom and black market growth.
Understand the €100,000 fines for disposable puffs and the strict penalties for selling e-cigarettes to minors under French law.
As the European Parliament prepares for a crucial June 17 vote, French politicians and health experts clash over taxing e-cigarettes.
France criminalizes the use and possession of nicotine pouches, sparking diplomatic backlash from Sweden.
A new OFDT report reveals a sharp increase in vaping among French high schoolers, especially in vocational schools, while traditional smoking plummets.
A complete guide to France’s 2026 vaping laws, including the online sales ban, rejected e-liquid taxes, and new restrictions on oral nicotine.
Proposed levy on e-liquids sparks fears of job losses, business closures, and a rising black market.