German Green Party Endorses Nationwide Year-Round Fireworks Sales Ban

The proposal, adopted at the party's convention, aims to address safety, environmental, and animal welfare concerns linked to private fireworks use.

The German Green Party has officially included a nationwide and year-round ban on the sale of fireworks in its platform for the upcoming federal election.
The proposal, supported by a majority at the party's convention in Berlin, seeks to mitigate injuries, environmental damage, and harm to animals caused by private fireworks usage.
Key elements of the plan include granting states more authority to designate fireworks prohibition zones and combating the use of illegal explosives.
The Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) and the Police Union have backed the initiative, citing public safety risks and significant environmental concerns tied to New Year's Eve celebrations.
In the last New Year's period, fireworks-related incidents resulted in five deaths and numerous injuries nationwide, including harm to children and law enforcement officers.