German consumer affairs minister Horst Seehofer has reportedly announced that draft legislation is being prepared to partially ban smoking in public places across the country from as early as 2007.
According to the minister, the ban in public places would cover buildings such as hospitals, care homes and administrative sites, but may not cover pubs and restaurants.
However, speaking to the newspaper Tagesspiegel am Sonntag, the president of the German Physicians' Association, Jörg-Dietrich Hoppe, criticised Seehofer’s proposal.
Hoppe urged German politicians not to do “just half a job”, saying that the smoking ban needed to be “consistent” and that including pubs and restaurants in the smoking ban would be a must.
Passive smoking statistics recently released in Germany have fuelled the non-smoking debate and strengthened calls for Seehofer’s proposed partial ban. Germany remains one of a small number of EU countries without legislation for a nationwide ban on smoking.
According to recent World Health Organisation research, approximately one in three Germans aged over 15 smokes regularly – making Germany a country with some of the heaviest smokers in Europe and well above the UK (26 per cent) and France (25.4 per cent).
German consumer affairs minister Horst Seehofer has reportedly announced that draft legislation is being prepared to partially ban smoking in public places across the country from as early as 2007.
“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with
a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These
responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
German consumer affairs minister Horst Seehofer has reportedly announced that draft legislation is being prepared to partially ban smoking in public places across the country from as early as 2007.
According to the minister, the ban in public places would cover buildings such as hospitals, care homes and administrative sites, but may not cover pubs and restaurants.
However, speaking to the newspaper Tagesspiegel am Sonntag, the president of the German Physicians' Association, Jörg-Dietrich Hoppe, criticised Seehofer’s proposal.
Hoppe urged German politicians not to do “just half a job”, saying that the smoking ban needed to be “consistent” and that including pubs and restaurants in the smoking ban would be a must.
Passive smoking statistics recently released in Germany have fuelled the non-smoking debate and strengthened calls for Seehofer’s proposed partial ban. Germany remains one of a small number of EU countries without legislation for a nationwide ban on smoking.
According to recent World Health Organisation research, approximately one in three Germans aged over 15 smokes regularly – making Germany a country with some of the heaviest smokers in Europe and well above the UK (26 per cent) and France (25.4 per cent).
German consumer affairs minister Horst Seehofer has reportedly announced that draft legislation is being prepared to partially ban smoking in public places across the country from as early as 2007.
“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their
offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a
look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with
a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These
responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.