Overview

• The Berlin Police Union presented its survey findings to the Interior Ministers’ Conference, which will debate proposed fireworks restrictions on June 11–13.
• A nationwide online poll of 178,022 participants conducted April 3–13 showed 97% backing a ban on private fireworks use.
• 93% of respondents supported banning sales of fireworks, while 95% said they would comply rather than seek purchases abroad or online.
• Nearly 91% of participants favored public displays led by certified pyrotechnicians over private firework shows.
• The union’s petition for a fireworks ban has gathered over 2 million signatures since its launch in early 2023.