Fireworks cause injuries and fires across Europe; calls for stricter regulations are growing.
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Tragedies involving pyrotechnics have occurred across Europe, with significant injuries and fatalities reported in Croatia and other countries. In response to these incidents, Croatian authorities are considering stricter regulations on the sale, purchase, and use of fireworks, including harsher penalties. While EU directives categorize pyrotechnics (F1-F4), national laws dictate usage periods; in Croatia, children under 14 are banned from all fireworks, and F2/F3 are restricted to adults. Despite existing rules, misuse by minors is common. Animal welfare groups advocate for even stricter measures, such as banning loud fireworks entirely or limiting their use. Other European countries are implementing varying levels of restrictions; Spain’s local councils are introducing limitations and promoting silent alternatives, while Lithuania has similar age restrictions but lower fines than Croatia.
