Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments

This resolution calls for updated EU recommendations on smoke-free environments, aiming to protect more people from harmful smoke and aerosols, especially children and pregnant women.

It affects all EU citizens, particularly vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and those with respiratory issues, as well as businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

The resolution emphasizes a harm-reduction approach, urging a scientific basis for policies and better differentiation between traditional tobacco products and newer alternatives like e-cigarettes.

It also calls for impact assessments on economic sectors and for the Commission to report on implementation progress within four years.