Medical professionals in Bremen advocate for a prohibition of personal fireworks on New Year's Night
In the heart of Germany, the city of Bremen is advocating for a fireworks-free zone during New Year's celebrations, citing specific reasons for the move. This call is echoed by Ulrich Maurer, Bremen's Interior Senator, who is pushing for a nationwide ban on fireworks.
The push for a ban is not a solitary voice. A petition signed by over 1.5 million people, including the police union, has been submitted to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, calling for stricter regulations on fireworks. The Lower Saxony Medical Association, too, supports this initiative, expressing concerns about the increased workload and risks for rescue services during New Year's.
Fireworks are already prohibited in areas close to children's or senior homes, hospitals, and churches due to the high fire risk and prevention of injuries in large crowds. However, the annual damage from private fireworks use during New Year's celebrations remains significant. Reports of serious injuries to people, frightened animals, and pollution of the environment from remaining fireworks waste are common.
Images from the past two New Year's celebrations have been dramatic, with people crying "This is not fireworks, this is war." The danger and increased workload for emergency services remain concerns in the debate about private New Year's fireworks use. The Lower Saxony Medical Association is particularly concerned about the potential risks to rescue services during New Year's celebrations.
The annual damage includes not just physical harm but also a substantial increase in workload for doctors, rescue services, and nursing staff. For rescue services, the New Year's celebrations often pose a risk to their own health. Injuries such as amputated fingers and eye injuries are four times more common around New Year's than during the rest of the year due to fireworks.
The issue of a ban on private New Year's fireworks was discussed at the Interior Ministers' Conference in Bremerhaven. The Bremen chamber also supports the call for a ban on private New Year's fireworks. A nationwide ban has not been agreed upon yet, but 59 percent of German citizens are in favour of such a measure.
Despite the increasing aggression in public and the immense annual damage, the debate continues. The hope is that a nationwide ban on private New Year's fireworks will ensure a safer and more peaceful celebration for all.
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