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Smoking and the protection of minors: what is needed?

In Austria, the issue of youth protection in relation to smoking is taken very seriously. Measures such as age restrictions on the sale of tobacco products, no-smoking zones and educational campaigns in schools are important factors here. But we also need to start with the parents' home, the keyword here being the effect of the veto. What do you think: are we doing enough in this respect?

What experiences have you had with smoking in your teenage years? How do you rate the current measures to protect young people from smoking in this country? In your opinion, is there enough educational work in schools regarding the risks of smoking? What improvements would you suggest in this area? Feel free to join the discussion in the comments below!