Amendă de 100 € pentru un chiștoc de țigară aruncat pe jos. Orașul care vrea reguli mai dure pentru fumători • Newsweek România

A city in Germany is increasing penalties for littering cigarette butts, with fines of €100 already in place. Local authorities plan to enhance enforcement in busy areas where violations are common. The initiative aims to address not only the visual pollution but also the environmental impact of cigarette waste, which contains harmful substances. In the first half of 2026, 47 sanctions were issued for such offenses. A proposal for an annual 'Kippen-Marathon' to collect cigarette butts and enforce regulations is under discussion, inspired by a similar campaign in Bremen.