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<p>Over 270,000 Germans have signed an online petition calling for a nationwide ban on private fireworks after a New Year&#x27;s Eve marked by deaths and injuries.</p><p>At least five people were killed and many injured during celebrations in Germany, where fireworks can be bought for private use on New Year&#x27;s Eve.</p><p>In several cities, emergency services were pelted by pyrotechnics — a recurring trend in recent years. One Berlin officer was severely hurt and required surgery.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/2/firecracker-injuries-rise-to-534-doh-1457">Firecracker injuries rise to 534: DOH</a></div><div><strong>Politicians debate about outlawing some pyrotechnics</strong></div><p>Speaking to firefighters on Friday German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it was clear new regulations were needed.</p><p>&quot;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,&quot; Scholz said.  &quot;That&#x27;s the right way to go,&quot; he added.</p><p>Former German justice minister Marco Buschmann, the general secretary of the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), said a ban would be &quot;inappropriate&quot; and serve as &quot;collective punishment.&quot;</p><p>Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner on Thursday said new rules are needed, but spoke out against an outright ban.</p><p>&quot;The vast majority of Berliners celebrated the New Year peacefully. Why should we deny them and their families a happy New Year&#x27;s Eve with traditional fireworks?&quot; Wegner told dpa.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2024/12/31/pressure-mounts-from-russia-and-us-ahead-of-german-election-0200">Pressure mounts from Russia and US ahead of German election</a></div><div><strong>Police backs fireworks ban</strong></div><p>Even before New Year&#x27;s, Germany&#x27;s GdP police union and the German Medical Association called for a nationwide ban on private fireworks.</p><p>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.</p><p>&quot;There&#x27;s no way round a nation-wide firecracker ban any longer,&quot; the GdP said.</p><p>&quot;What we experienced this past New Year&#x27;s Eve is beyond the bounds of what is acceptable,&quot; it added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xtUQyn8vCA8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>At least five people were killed and many injured during celebrations in Germany, where fireworks can be bought for private use on New Year's Eve.</p>

At least five people were killed and many injured during celebrations in Germany, where fireworks can be bought for private use on New Year's Eve.

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Germany: Thousands sign petition for fireworks ban

Germany: Thousands sign petition for fireworks ban

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Published Jan 04, 2025 09:13 AM PHT

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