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Several European cities, including Brussels and Munich, are urging the EU to ban cigarette filters due to their plastic content and environmental impact. They argue that filters do not benefit health and contribute significantly to urban waste. The campaign, initiated by The Hague, highlights the burden of cleaning these waste products on municipal services. Current EU regulations have failed to reduce pollution from cigarette filters, prompting calls for a complete ban. Supporters believe that ongoing revisions of EU directives present an opportunity to eliminate or restrict plastic in filters. The World Health Organization also advocates for the gradual removal of filters, citing their harmful environmental effects. Tobacco companies argue that filters help reduce exposure to certain toxins, but acknowledge that no cigarette is safe.