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| Petition: |
Hungarian political leaders should stop weakening the language of theView Code Hungary - Hungarian political leaders - Globalink. LearnHungarian political leaders should stop weakening the language of the planned smoke-free legislation
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| Target: |
Minister of Health, Minister of Economic Affairs, Minister of Justice,Prime Minister's office, Chief Medical Officer, Head of the Public Health Department of the Health Ministry
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| Context: |
The first Hungarian anti-smoking act dates back to 1999. It does contain some regulation of smoking in public places, these, however, are extremely vague. The public health commissioner is committed to amend the 1999 legislation, but there is a lack of support for changes within other portfolios and even in health agencies. The plan to introduce smoke-free workplaces, schools and hospitals in going to be watered down by the Parliament not least because of the opposition of some key ministries and political leaders.
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| Talking points: |
- experience with strong rules on smoking in public places and workplaces
- do smoke-free rules harm national economies?
- does the public accept and comply with strong rules?
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| Sponsored by: | Eg�szs�g�nk�rt a XXI. sz�zadban Alap�tv�ny/Health 21 Hungarian Foundation
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| Started on: |
2005-09-28 |
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