Catering workers union FNV Horeca says it will go to court to prevent the new government scrapping the smoking ban in small cafes and bars.

The coalition has pledged to lift the ban in cafes smaller than 70 m2 following several court cases brought by bar owners who employ no staff. The ban was brought in to protect staff from second hand smoke.
But the union says making an exception for all small bars will expose thousands of workers to smoke. In addition, it is unacceptable to differentiate between workers by not giving them all the same protection, the union said in a statement.
Anti-smoke lobby group Clean Air Nederland has already said it will take legal action against the government if it goes ahead with lifting the ban.