Spain approves new anti-smoking plan with tax hike and extra ‘deterrent’ measures

 

Expanding the number of places where smoking is prohibited, providing for a sharp increase in tobacco taxes, and putting vapers on the same footing as conventional smokers are among the main “deterrent” measures included in Spain’s new anti-smoking plan.

The document, approved on Friday (5 April) by the Spanish Health Ministry, will be included in a new legislative package to be formally approved in Parliament, Euractiv’s partner EFE reported.

“As of today (Friday), this plan is a reality and this achievement is a source of national pride”, stressed Health Minister Monica Garcia, a member of the left-wing Sumar platform, a junior partner (...)