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flag Germany urges nationwide private fireworks ban over safety, animal, and environmental concerns.

flag German medical officials are urging a ban on private fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve, citing safety risks, environmental harm, and public distress. flag President Klaus Reinhardt of the German Medical Association emphasized injuries, animal stress, and pollution from unregulated fireworks, with over 2.2 million people backing a petition for a nationwide ban. flag While legally sold fireworks are tested and limited in size, opponents argue illegal ones are the main cause of incidents. flag Meanwhile, the Netherlands is preparing for a surge in injuries as New Year’s Eve marks the final legal use of consumer fireworks before a 2026 ban, with emergency services bracing for high demand amid icy roads and fog.

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