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France’s Bold Move: Smoking to be Banned on Beaches and Parks

France is set to implement a ban on smoking in beaches and public parks as part of a comprehensive strategy to curb tobacco-related deaths, aiming for a “tobacco-free generation by 2032.” Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau announced the measures, which include fines for violations, with potential enforcement as early as next year. Additionally, a phased increase in cigarette prices was revealed,…