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In recent years, significant progress has been made on combating tobacco consumption.
Indeed, tobacco consumption represents significant public health risks. It is, therefore, vital that the European Union and the Member States should propose measures to safeguard public health.
One recent, well-documented example is the requirement that every pack should bear warnings covering at least 30% of the main surfaces of the pack.
Nevertheless, it is universally acknowledged that more needs to be done and it is in this regard that this Framework Convention has been drafted.
Whilst I condemn over-zealousness and the instances of absurdly excessive behaviour that have come to light, I agree that people need to be protected from tobacco smoke in certain places. I therefore welcome measures aimed at banning the sale of tobacco to minors, the increased cooperation of the Member States and recommendations concerning advertising, particularly as these are not binding.
Whilst the report received a favourable opinion from the committees involved and the adoption of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention would not have serious financial implications and would not affect existing legal acts, I continue to have the reservations expressed during the parliamentary process, particularly as regards ensuring compliance with the subsidiarity principle. Accordingly, I abstained."@en1
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