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Munich’s district administration has voiced concern about the planned use of pyrotechnics at next week’s Euro 2024 opening ceremony, saying it could set a bad example. The administration told broadcasters ARD its fire department had asked tournament organizers to refrain from using pyrotechnics when the plans were announced in January. The ruling body UEFA said the ceremony next Friday in Munich’s stadium ahead of the tournament opener between hosts Germany and Scotland included “involvement of established manufacturers and professional companies in accordance with the health and safety regula…

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