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Firecrackers on New Year's Eve will probably remain possible in the small circle of the family: The firecrackers sale ban initially discussed among the federal states seems to be off the table this Wednesday after the consultations with Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) on how to proceed against the spread of the corona virus.
The use of pyrotechnics should be prohibited in busy squares and streets in order to avoid larger groups.
In addition, there is talk of a recommendation to refrain from New Year's fireworks.
“The locally responsible authorities determine the places and streets affected.
Publicly held fireworks are prohibited, ”says the decision.
Several politicians, including NRW Prime Minister Armin Laschet (CDU), had spoken out against a firecracker sales ban.
"I would suggest that we do not prohibit this little private fireworks that someone sets off with his family," said Laschet in the ZDF "heute-journal" on Monday evening.
According to information from hospitals, more injured people would be admitted on New Year's Eve.
But it seldom goes back to firecrackers, but rather to alcohol, parties and much more.
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With a view to New Year's Eve, fears had become loud that the already tense situation in the hospitals could worsen on New Year's Eve due to the high number of corona patients.
Berlin's Governing Mayor Michael Müller (SPD), who chairs the Prime Minister's Conference, has brought a firecracker sales ban into play in the past few days.
With the prohibition of the sale, purchase and lighting of fireworks, emergency and auxiliary staff could be relieved and capacities in the health system could be kept free.