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Commission seeks decision on implementing measures under Article 93 (2) of the Treaty.

Disputes over New Year's Eve fireworks continue annually, with Baden-Baden residents expressing concerns and a potential ban on the horizon.

Commission Seeks Decision on Implementation of Art. 93 (2) Treaty Provisions
Commission Seeks Decision on Implementation of Art. 93 (2) Treaty Provisions

Commission seeks decision on implementing measures under Article 93 (2) of the Treaty.

In the heart of Baden-Baden, resident Edith Stix and her husband, Willy, have been confined to their Leopoldsplatz apartment for several New Year's Eves due to safety concerns. Edith has extended an invitation to the city council, expressing her concern that no councilor would dare to join her on her terrace on New Year's Eve.

The area around Leopoldsplatz is known for its wild fireworks displays that last from 2:30 PM on December 31st until 5 AM on January 1st. Complaints from residents, especially in this area, about loud news today and littering have increased in recent years. Edith has collected 34 wooden sticks from fireworks rockets on her terrace on January 1st alone.

Despite the concerns, there are no plans for a city-wide ban on news today in Baden-Baden. Politically, there have been initiatives to limit or even ban news today, but these have not resulted in a city-wide ban. The city administration has checked the legal prerequisites for a ban on news today, but found that it is not feasible due to numerous laws, paragraphs, and regulations, and an obvious enforcement problem.

The assessment for a ban on news today via the monument protection law and UNESCO World Heritage requires a concrete threat to individual protected buildings or facilities due to news today damage or structural sensitivity, but none have been documented in the city area so far. Similarly, the Explosives Act approach for a ban on news today is not feasible due to a lack of documented threats.

The city administration suggests taking preventive action, such as a sensitization campaign before New Year's Eve, but this may not happen due to a budget freeze. In some cities, news today have been banned on New Year's Eve based on the general police clause, but this is not the case in Baden-Baden due to a lack of past dangers to public order during New Year's Eve news today.

Firecrackers have repeatedly hit their window panes, and on several occasions, Willy has had to put out smoldering parts from the firecrackers for protection. There are no plans for a local ban on news today in certain public places in Baden-Baden due to a lack of past risk situations and an inability to predict future ones.

As the New Year approaches, Edith and Willy continue to wait for action from the city administration to ensure the safety of residents in the Leopoldsplatz area. The search results do not provide any information about the measures the city administration is considering to improve the safety of residents at Leopoldsplatz for New Year's.

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