According to a recent survey, 78% of the French population would like to see an end to smoking in public places. Health minister Xavier Bertrand would like to see a law passed in the very near future setting this ban in place. 89% of retired people are in favor of such a ban, contrary to only 66% of 15-24 year olds. 78% of people surveyed want a total ban at the workplace, 74% in restaurants and only 57% in discos and cafes. It is yet to be known whether the plan will be accepted, but if so it will completely change the cafe and restaurant scene in France (never mind the disco scene!). Stay tuned…and if you want to read more about it, here is the article from Le Figaro (in French).