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Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18

Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18

The Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to set a minimum age of 18 for individuals lighting fireworks. The proposal, introduced by the CDA and the Party for the Animals, received a majority vote in parliament.

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