Kraków withdraws fireworks ban after negative court ruling
The city argued the ban would improve safety for people and animals, but the provincial governor questioned its legality.
Kraków, Poland's second-largest city, has lifted a one-year ban on fireworks after a court ruled the measure invalid. The city had argued the ban aimed to protect residents' safety and health by reducing noise and air pollution. However, opponents including the provincial governor contended the ban was excessive and infringed on constitutional freedoms.
The local authorities decided not to appeal the court's decision, which deemed the ban's introduction "invalid" and ordered Kraków to pay legal costs. While the city could have appealed at the Supreme Administrative Court, it has chosen not to. This decision comes as national parks and some cities in Poland continue to urge residents to refrain from using fireworks for animal welfare and to protect pets.
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