Support grows among Dutch MPs for a partial ban on consumer fireworks

Support for a ban on the sale of more dangerous types of fireworks to the general public is mounting in parliament, but the two biggest coalition parties – the VVD and CDA – remain firmly opposed, according to research by broadcaster NOS. While the pro-animal PvdD and GroenLinks have drawn up a motion calling for a total ban, the two other coalition parties – D66 and ChristenUnie – have come out in favour of tougher rules on the sale of...