Fireworks-Related Incidents Surge Across Germany Ahead of New Year
The early sale and use of fireworks have led to injuries, property damage, theft, and police investigations nationwide.
- Multiple cities in Germany report injuries, property damage, and thefts tied to fireworks as New Year's Eve approaches.
- A large-scale theft of fireworks worth tens of thousands of euros occurred in Ratingen, with stolen goods later discovered in Königs Wusterhausen.
- Police are investigating incidents of illegal firework use, including an explosion that destroyed an elevator in Brandenburg and a queerphobic attack on a Berlin restaurant involving pyrotechnics.
- Calls for stricter regulations on private fireworks have intensified, with the German Medical Association and police unions advocating for bans to reduce injuries and violence.
- Authorities have increased security measures, including heightened police presence and stricter enforcement of firework regulations, to prevent further incidents.







































































































































