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Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works

Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works

The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Netherlands, France, and Sweden, with Amsterdam officials emphasizing that current cross-border loopholes make national bans ineffective.

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