EU looks to clear the air with an outdoor smoking ban

 New leaks reveal that the European Commission is preparing a ban on smoking in some outdoor public spaces, including cafe terraces and bus stops. A ban that would not only cover traditional cigarettes but also extend to vapes and e-cigarettes.  So today, we dig into the details:  How would this regulation be implemented and could…

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 New leaks reveal that the European Commission is preparing a ban on smoking in some outdoor public spaces, including cafe terraces and bus stops.

A ban that would not only cover traditional cigarettes but also extend to vapes and e-cigarettes. 

So today, we dig into the details: 

How would this regulation be implemented and could it be a significant step towards a smoke-free Europe?

Europe, Day by Day is a Europod production in partnership with Sphera Network

The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci. 

The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte. 

The researcher of this episode is Juli Simond.

This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.

Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.  

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