Germania: Migliaia firmano una petizione per il divieto dei fuochi d’artificio

i support it

I can’t walk down the street a week before the New Year and a few days after without kids throwing fireworks at my feet

It’s kinda odd that every nation has a day or two each year when it’s not unusual for people to get drunk and handle explosives.

What not to like about the private firework.

On the new year eve, as people get drunker, the fireworks starts to move horizontally until it becames a target content.

What not to like!

My biggest surprise is that almost all of the injuries are people handling the firework and not walk by people.

It is equall fun the random middle of the night loud sounds of fireworks weeks before and after the new year eve, because well, who needs to sleep.

I’m sure there are also thousands wanting the opposite. Reddit echo chamber.

The debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban has intensified following another New Year’s Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths

Over 270,000 Germans have signed an online petition calling for a nationwide ban on private fireworks after a New Year’s Eve marked by deaths and injuries.

At least five people were killed and many injured during celebrations in [Germany](https://www.dw.com/en/germany/t-17871182), where fireworks can be bought for private use on New Year’s Eve.

In several cities, emergency services were pelted by pyrotechnics — a recurring trend in recent years. One [Berlin](https://www.dw.com/en/berlin/t-18967759) officer was severely hurt and required surgery.

# Politicians debate about outlawing some pyrotechnics

Speaking to firefighters on Friday German Chancellor [Olaf Scholz](https://www.dw.com/en/olaf-scholz/t-57304267) said it was clear new regulations were needed.

“We must have clear rules on what pyrotechnics can be used and take tough action against all those who do not comply with the law,” Scholz said.  “That’s the right way to go,” he added.

The use of personal firecrackers is widespread throughout Germany

Former German justice minister Marco Buschmann, the general secretary of the pro-business [Free Democrats (FDP)](https://www.dw.com/en/fdp-free-democratic-party/t-17365530), said a ban would be “inappropriate” and serve as “collective punishment.”

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner on Thursday said new rules are needed, but spoke out against an outright ban.

“The vast majority of Berliners celebrated the New Year peacefully. Why should we deny them and their families a happy New Year’s Eve with traditional fireworks?” Wegner told dpa.

# Police backs fireworks ban

Even before New Year’s, Germany’s GdP police union and the German Medical Association [called for a nationwide ban](https://www.dw.com/en/germany-police-and-doctors-urge-national-fireworks-ban/a-71191493) on private fireworks.

The police union that started the online petition argues the ban is necessary to prevent violence against police and emergency services, and to replace private fireworks with organized events.

“There’s no way round a nation-wide firecracker ban any longer,” the GdP said.

“What we experienced this past New Year’s Eve is beyond the bounds of what is acceptable,” it added.

lo/rm (dpa, DW Sources)The debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban has intensified following another New Year’s Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths

Here is the link to the petition: https://innn.it/boellerverbot

This is European pussification. You do not ban everything out of fear.

What i see here is Populism.

Simple solution to a complex problem, that will absolutely not work. In name of protecting “The People”