Germany celebrated the New Year with vibrant fireworks and parties, although the weather posed challenges. Celebrations in Berlin included performances by notable artists despite some violence and injuries. Police reported 13 officers injured, while several deaths occurred due to fireworks incidents in different regions. Firefighters responded to numerous blazes ignited by the celebrations, and attacks on emergency personnel were reported in several cities. Additionally, severe storms led to the cancellation of events in northern areas, impacting many festivities.