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Smoking while driving is a habit many find hard to quit, but it could soon become a costly one in Germany. Experts are calling for a strict ban on smoking in cars when children or pregnant women are present, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 (approximately $3,500 USD) for violators.

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Despite a ban, nicotine pouches are gaining popularity in Germany. Experts warn against underestimating the health risks, especially among youth.

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Federal Council Clears the Way for Prohibition, Citing Health, Fire, and Resource Concerns

The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has paved the way for a nationwide ban on disposable e-cigarettes by voting in favor of an amendment to the draft modification of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The majority of representatives from the federal states supported the amendment, which aims to restrict the use of single-use vaping devices.

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