French parliament backs proposal to ban vapes France The Guardian France has banned smoking in public spaces like beaches, parks and near schools as part of a nationwide effort to create a tobacco free generation by 2032. With strong public support and youth smoking France has officially banned disposable electronic cigarettes, becoming one of the first major European nations to take nationwide action against single use vapes. The decision was driven by concerns over plastic waste, battery France to Ban Disposable Vapes This Year in Dangerous Move