Aargau: No advertising bans for tobacco or alcohol
In the canton of Aargau, advertising for alcohol and tobacco will continue to be permitted on posters and in cinemas. This was decided by the Grand Council on Tuesday.
As part of the revision of the Health Act, the Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau has rejected advertising bans on tobacco and alcohol. Advertising for tobacco products and alcoholic beverages on posters and in cinemas therefore remains permitted. The Grand Council removed the ban proposed by the government from the law by 69 votes to 58.
The FDP and SVP parliamentary groups spoke out against a ban. The SP, Greens and EPP were in favor of an advertising ban. The CVP was divided. The opponents emphasized that the ban would restrict freedom of trade and commerce. Sponsors could no longer be found. From the point of view of the supporters, the protection of young people and prevention should have been strengthened.
The FDP and SVP parliamentary groups spoke out against a ban. The SP, Greens and EPP were in favor of an advertising ban. The CVP was divided. The opponents emphasized that the ban would restrict freedom of trade and commerce. Sponsors could no longer be found. From the point of view of the supporters, the protection of young people and prevention should have been strengthened.
