Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2911(RSP)
Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament rejected the text on 28 November 2024; no position was adopted.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Rejected 28 November 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) No text adopted
Decided in plenary
28 November 2024 · decision 6
Health, Resolution
Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments
Rejected 152 for · 378 against · 26 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The rejection means Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures, which aimed to protect people from second-hand smoke and aerosols.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now calls for extending bans to outdoor areas and new products, with added evidence on third-hand smoke and Eurobarometer data. It adds a call to revise tobacco directives after scientific evaluations and removes references to industry opposition and tobacco farming. Funding provisions are rephrased, adding concern about EU health financing levels. Other changes are wording and formal: rephrasing of health risks and terminology updates.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Nov 2024
Tabled for plenary· 20 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2024
AI summary:This resolution supports the Commission's proposal to update the Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments, and calls for extending bans to new products and protecting vulnerable groups.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2024
AI summary:This resolution responds to the Commission's proposal for a Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments. It calls on Member States to extend smoking bans to outdoor areas, private vehicles with minors, and to ban e-cigarettes indoors and nicotine pouches in educational settings.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2024
AI summary:Parliament supports the goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040 and welcomes the proposed Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments, but stresses the need for an impact assessment and more research on new products.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2024
AI summary:Parliament welcomes the Commission proposal for an updated Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments and calls on member states to extend smoking bans to new products and outdoor areas.
Tabled for plenary· 20 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2024
AI summary:This resolution responds to the Commission's proposal for a Council recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments. It supports the goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040 but criticizes the proposal for lacking scientific evidence and differentiation between traditional and new products.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
28 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2024
27 November 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2911(RSP)