The Spanish government has approved the final draft of a new anti-tobacco law designed to curb smoking and vaping in shared public spaces. Approved on Tuesday, April 21, the bill now heads to the Spanish Parliament for debate and a final vote. A specific date for the law to take effect has not yet been set.
The proposed legislation expands the list of smoke-free areas to include outdoor festivals, concert venues, and university campuses. It also introduces "reinforced protection zones," which ban smoking and vaping within a 15-meter radius of schools, healthcare facilities, universities, museums, libraries, and sports complexes.
Under the new rules, the sale of electronic cigarettes—regardless of nicotine content—and nicotine pouches will be restricted. These products will only be available through specialized retailers that meet specific government requirements, removing them from general retail channels.
Advertising and sponsorship rules will also tighten. In audiovisual media, presenters, guests, or staff are prohibited from smoking on screen, and the display of tobacco-related brands or logos is banned.
According to the Spanish Ministry of Health, the restrictions address a sharp rise in youth vaping compared to 2019 data. Official statistics show that by 2025, nearly half of young people aged 14 to 18 in Spain had used an electronic cigarette.
Health Minister Mónica García stated that the bill aims to protect the population from secondhand exposure in recreational areas. In a video shared on social media, García emphasized the importance of allowing families to use outdoor restaurant spaces without smoke affecting their experience.
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