Council of States insists on exceptions for cigarette advert ban

The Swiss Senate is insisting on exceptions to nationwide restrictions on tobacco advertising, which will come into force following a nationwide vote on the issue. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Both chambers of parliament are debating how to implement the successful popular initiative “Yes to the protection of children against tobacco advertising” that was approved by voters in 2022. + Swiss voters back tobacco advert restrictions With the revision of the law, the Federal Council wants to ensure that advertising for tobacco products and e-cigarettes no longer reaches children and young people, as required by constitutional On Monday, the Senate clearly approved the bill by 28 votes to 12 with four abstentions. However, lawmakers stopped short of a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising by maintaining exceptional provisions in the law. + Switzerland: the land of the tobacco industry As in autumn 2023, the small chamber voted in favor of enshrining ...