France Implements Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes, Announces Prime Minister

France is planning to ban disposable electronic cigarettes as part of a national program to combat tobacco use, according to French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Borne emphasized the importance of addressing the public health issue, citing the 75,000 deaths caused by tobacco use in France each year. She also highlighted the addictive habits that can develop among young people through the use of disposable e-cigarettes. However, the government does not intend to raise taxes on tobacco next year.