France introduces new measures to combat smoking

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France is introducing fines for tourists who smoke in public places as part of a new anti-smoking initiative. The country has already designated 7 200 areas where smoking is banned, including French forests in the southeast because of the potential risk of forest fires. The authorities have not yet revealed details of how offenders will be punished or what sanctions will apply.

France also plans to raise cigarette prices, with a projected increase to 13 euros per pack by 2027. The possibility of banning disposable electronic cigarettes by 2027 is also being considered.