The French government has banned the sale of fireworks until 27 November after people were injured by mortar fireworks during demonstrations linked to protests by high school students and against the rising cost of living. A decree published in the Official Journal on Sunday 15 November orders the ban on sales. It covers fireworks of categories F2 and F3, while category F4 remains reserved for licensed professional pyrotechnicians. The government said the devices no longer serve to celebrate, arguing they are being used to hurt people. The right to demonstrate remains guaranteed, but the authorities say there is no right to injure. Several incidents in early November in the Val-d'Oise left an educator and a school principal injured, with additional injuries reported in recent days at multiple high schools. The fireworks had previously been sold under certain conditions, including purchases through approved shops or with authorisation. The use of mortar fireworks on public roads was already strictly prohibited. The new measure is a temporary sales ban running until 27 November, following reported injuries during demonstrations. The situation remains under government order, with the restriction in force until 27 November.