Romania Will Expand Public Smoking Bans To Protect Children From Second-hand Smoke Hazards

Nov 13, 2023

Romania plans to strengthen smoking regulations, limiting 5 million smokers. The new regulations will expand smoking prohibition areas, with a focus on protecting children from second-hand smoke. The former Romanian Minister of Family Affairs called for support for this initiative.
Recently, according to Daily Business, Romania's relevant regulations may become stricter for smokers, and 5 million smokers in the country may be hit.
Romania's legislation prohibits smoking in certain places, such as public transportation or children's playgrounds. In the future, new regulations may be introduced to prohibit smoking in parks, sports fields, or places waiting for public transportation, which usually have a large number of children. The new regulations are aimed at protecting them.
The message from Gabriela Firea, former Romanian Minister of Family Affairs, clearly stated her support for expanding the smoking ban to protect children.
In a message on Facebook, Ferrea pointed out that smoke is very harmful and children should not be exposed to it.
She also mentioned measures already taken by other countries, such as France and Ireland, which have very strict regulations on smokers. In these countries, if smokers bring their children, even smoking in their own cars is prohibited.
Ferrea said that these measures may seem harsh, but for the health of our children, we must make this effort.