New Year’s Eve: “The police authorities are desperate because there are not enough forces” | EUROtoday

Exploding firecrackers, accidents, tumult: The police union (GdP) is once more anticipating large issues on New Year’s Eve – and is warning of too few emergency companies. “The police authorities are already planning the operational situations and emergency forces and they are despairing because there are not enough forces,” stated GdP boss Jochen Kopelke to the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday).

“Blank guns, group violence, planned ambushes – that’s what awaits us. And it’s frustrating on New Year’s Eve to stand alone in the blue lights at night,” says Kopelke. “At night, judges do not have to work at home, but in the detention and custody areas.”

Authorities are already taking particular precautions as a result of the quantity and hazard of explosive gadgets have elevated considerably in recent times. Kopelke is due to this fact calling for extra bans on firecrackers and extra safety zones in cities. The unlawful sale of clean firearms should be stopped, and “multiple offenders of recent years” must also be given reporting necessities or expulsions.

The GdP chairman expects concrete indicators for higher safety for law enforcement officials on New Year’s Eve from the Interior Ministers’ Conference subsequent week.

Debate about firecracker bans

Meanwhile, the Left within the Bundestag reiterated its name for stricter guidelines for personal fireworks on Wednesday. With reference to accidents, noise and stress, she is selling extra municipal ban choices from the flip of the 12 months 2026/27. If that’s not sufficient, a nationwide ban on firecrackers ought to comply with in 2027/28. Professional fireworks would stay permitted.

The trigger finds broad help in surveys. According to a YouGov survey, 63 % of respondents rejoice New Year’s Eve with out fireworks; Only 5 % positively wish to shoot. A nationwide determination can be mandatory for binding guidelines.