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VVD wants smoke- and vape-free zones around schools

The Amsterdam VVD has proposed a ban on smoking and vaping within 50 meters of schools to combat rising youth nicotine addiction. The plan also includes stricter enforcement against illegal flavored vapes and the creation of improved cessation support services for students.

The Amsterdam branch of the VVD political party has introduced a proposal to ban smoking and vaping within 50 meters of primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to address the rising trend of nicotine use among students, a concern recently raised by the Amsterdam General Practitioners Alliance and the Amsterdam Smoke Alarm. By creating smoke-free and vape-free zones, the party hopes to de-normalize the habit among younger children and teenagers.

In addition to the perimeter ban, the VVD is calling for stricter enforcement against the sale of illegal flavored vapes, which are frequently marketed to minors through social media and street vendors near school grounds. The proposal also suggests streamlining support services to make it easier for young people to quit vaping. The plan currently awaits a vote in the municipal council to determine if it will be implemented across the city.

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