Netherlands bans private fireworks after surge in violence against emergency services

fr.de (German)

The Netherlands will ban private fireworks starting New Year's Eve 2026, following a surge in violence against emergency services. Recent New Year's Eve celebrations saw 295 assaults on police and 44 on emergency responders, with at least two deaths. The ban restricts private use to small items like sparklers. The decision follows years of debate, with exceptions for community events under strict conditions. Compensation for the fireworks industry remains a point of negotiation.


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