There is already a ban on smoking inside restaurants, cafes, and bars. Now, a majority wants the ban to be extended to outside areas of the places where they serve food and drinks. Why? Passive smoking. Even if only one person smokes outside, everyone else present will be affected by the toxic elements in the smoke. Hanging around smokers is like smoking yourself.
- Radikale Venstre (Social Liberals) supports the extension of the ban on outdoor dining areas. Liberal Alliance (Libertarians) wants to leave it up to each restaurant/café to decide if they want to be a smoke-free zone or not. The government parties are most likely inclined to support the ban as they want to severely reduce the percentage of young smokers.
