The research into the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the German Federal Parliament focused on policies and programs of tobacco regulation in France and the UK. What was presented as the position of the government, in respect to the implementation of similar measures and its level of concern in ensuring that the next generations are safe from the effects of tobacco products?
The Review of International Tobacco Control and Regulations
The study highlighted France’s move to request smoke-free zones and a possible ban on single-use e-cigarettes, similar to what the UK did when the country started increasing the legal age for buying cigarettes on an annual basis as it gears towards a “smoke-free generation” target by 2040.
The Opinions and Assessments of the German Government
Policymakers sought the relevance and potential of these two instruments from the perspective and assessment of the German Federal Government in the international tobacco control landscape.
Potential Adoption of Similar Measures in Germany
The debate has further centered on whether Germany has any plans that take on similar policies with regard to a focus on long-term strategies that should protect the future generations from the evils of tobacco.
Protecting Future Generations
This came in a meeting where the legislators reinstated the implementation of strong tobacco control policies to safeguard the future of citizens’ health, just in line with the global efforts to reduce the rates of smoking.
Ensure Comprehensive Regulation of Tobacco
The research revealed the necessity for integrated tobacco control in Germany, taking into account those international experiences and best practices from other countries that could inform domestic policy decisions.
