"Boum!": Opponents of the Ban on Fireworks Light the Wick
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The fireworks initiative calls for a ban on loud fireworks for private individuals. Opponents around the trade association warn of an abortion of the communities and overregulation.
At 8 weeks before the vote on 29 November, the Centre, the PLR, the UDC, the Usam and the pyrotechnic branch launched their campaign against the fireworks initiative. Their position: let the cantons and the municipalities decide "Boum!" It was with this onomatopoeia that Benjamin Roduit (The Centre/VS) started his speech this Tuesday in Bern. "One word is sometimes enough to awaken memories," explains the national councillor, happy with his litt…
The fireworks initiative calls for loud fireworks. Opponents warn of consequences for SMEs and traditions.
Federal Council and Parliament reject the fireworks initiative, which will be voted on at the end of November. A broad no-camp warns against disproportionate prohibitions and the damage to the fireworks industry.
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