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Spain’s government has approved a draft reform of its tobacco law that would ban smoking and vaping in many outdoor public spaces, such as restaurant terraces, beaches, pools, sports venues, bus stops, open-air events, and areas surrounding schools, hospitals and public buildings.
By , in Europe, World, Health · 03 Jan 2026, 09:31 · 0 Comments
The proposal treats all nicotine products equally and seeks to protect non-smokers while reducing passive exposure.
Driven by public health concerns and rising youth vaping, the bill still faces parliamentary debate and a vote, but could take effect nationwide before 2027 if approved by lawmakers.
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