The German police union and the German medical agreement were between Tuesdays that they requested a national fireworks prohibition before the New Year celebrations.
Although the start of fireworks is only legal for a limited number of hours on the night of the year on New Year’s Day, many cases of status quo have already been reported recklessly.
In years, celebrations have eclipsed several times through riots and attacks, with thousands of police and paramedics deployed throughout the country.
While GdP President Jochen Kopelke said he favored a ban, he also conceded that the political will did not yet appear to be there.
“We want more other people to injure others,” Kopelke told German broadcaster ARD on Tuesday. “We want more emergency rooms that say, ‘We’re overloaded. ‘”
“Every year, GDP requires a prohibition of fireworks. Every year, the Federal Ministry of Interior rejects a replacement in the Explosives Law and pushes duty to the Interior Ministers that have reacted in the component and established prohibition areas in safe areas “.
The president of the police union said the idea that such no-go zones were very effective, with confusion about how the regulations were enforced.
The Berlin Police Union spokesman Benjamin Jendro said that centrally organized fireworks can provide a safer choice to personal exhibitions.
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“The fireworks belong to the hands of other people who know what they do, that is, firefighters and other qualified people. If other people do not need to make fireworks without fire, then we offer them more arranged events. “
German Medical Association President Klaus Reinhardt said the incorrect, negligent, and alcohol-impaired use of fireworks could cause serious injuries, putting a strain on already-busy emergency rooms.
Before the new year, he agreed that the presentations shown were preferable.
“No one needs to deprive other people of the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve,” Reinhardt said. “You don’t want powder cannon for a wonderful New Year. It’s time to identify new New Year traditions to start the Pacific and Safe New Year. “
Karl-Heinz Banse, president of the German Fire Brigade Association, rejected calls for a nationwide ban but told news firm DPA that stricter regulations can be implemented.
“I am in favor of those who say that fireworks are only activated where it is not dangerous,” he said, adding that a prohibition can be desirable near houses or buildings with straw roofs.
rc/wd (dpa, epd, KNA)