Commission launches €15.8m anti-smoking campaign

The European Commission today launched a €15.8m anti-tobacco campaign targeting the young after a survey showed that 35% of 15-24-year-olds are smokers.

The Republic of Ireland figure is even higher at 39% – exceeded only by France and Spain (48%), Belgium (44%), Bulgaria (42%) and the UK (40%), according to the latest “Eurobarometer” poll, conducted last October.