Cabinet looks at fireworks ban ‘to relieve worry’ | Inland

This year, the turn of the year will be different than usual, says Van Veldhoven. “Everyone sees that.” The cabinet will be discussing the turn of the year in the coming weeks.

GroenLinks and Party for the Animals previously argued for a sales ban on almost all consumer fireworks this year. The measure would only apply to this year and would not ban fireworks permanently. Sellers should be compensated for the costs already incurred.

The parties received support from the ACP police union and the professional association of Emergency Care Physicians (NVSHA). Ernst Kuipers of the National Network Acute Care (LNAZ) was also positive.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte said during the weekly press conference that he understands the concerns about the turn of the year. He later says he will come up with more information about Christmas and the New Year. First, he wants to map “step by step” which additional measures are needed.

At the beginning of this year, the use of fireworks was already further restricted. Among other things, bangers, decorative arrows and fireworks in the heavier category F3 are prohibited from 1 December.

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