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For almost 5 years now, smoking has been banned indoors in restaurants. Now, following a recommendation by the EU Commission, the smoking ban could be extended to include pub gardens. Krone users have very different opinions on this proposal. We have summarized the best comments for you.

Even before the general smoking ban for indoor areas of catering establishments, which came into force on November 1, 2019, the topic was already the subject of heated debate. "Krone" user Tark points out that the death of restaurants was already predicted at the time, but this did not come true.

"The death blow"
 User Don Peppino , however, believes that the restaurant industry is already dying out and that the extended smoking ban would be the death blow.

Discrimination against smokers
Many of the users are extremely skeptical about the EU Commission's proposal overall. Non-smokers are already sufficiently protected by the existing ban and an extension to restaurants would be tantamount to discrimination against smokers, as AnsaHex notes.

Protection of children
However, many Krone users support the recommendation of a smoking ban in pub gardens. In addition to the annoying smoke that neighbors are also exposed to outdoors, the main argument here is the protection of children. 

What is your opinion on a smoking ban in pub gardens? What impact would this have on your leisure activities? In your opinion, where does a smoking ban really make sense and where not? We look forward to hearing your arguments in the comments!