Smoke-free environments 



According to conservative estimates, over 79 000 adults, including 19 000 non-smokers, died in the EU in 2002 due to exposure to tobacco smoke at home (72 000) and in their workplace (7300).
A Eurobarometer survey(3 MB) of March 2009 found 84% of EU citizens in favour of smoke-free offices and other indoor workplaces, 79% in favour of smoke-free restaurants, and 61% supporting smoke-free bars and pubs.
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EU and the rules for protecting citizens from passive smoking


​​The Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments was adopted as the result of consultation and legislative process, on 30 November 2009, calling on EU countries to act in three main areas:
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  • Adopt and implement laws to fully protect their citizens from exposure to tobacco smoke in enclosed public places, workplaces and public transport, within three years of the adoption of the Recommendation
  • Enhance smoke-free laws with supporting measures such as protecting children, encouraging efforts to give up tobacco use and pictorial warnings on tobacco packages
  • Strengthen cooperation at EU level by setting up a network of national focal points for tobacco control
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TIPS: If you want to be constantly informed on the ongoing legislative process in the European Institutions on Tobacco products and take part to the debate, fill the form below. We can also provide all data concerning tobacco consumption over the last 10 years and the fiscal revenue of Member States.

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