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Activists of the »Last Generation«: Protests »in as many places as possible«
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The climate activists of the "last generation" have announced an expansion of their protest actions to the entire federal territory.
From February 6, actions should be organized "in as many places as possible, as often as possible," spokeswoman Aimée van Baalen said at a press conference.
The aim is to expand your own protest "to the entire republic" and to "interrupt" everyday life.
The measures would remain peaceful.
The "last generation" has been protesting for much stricter climate protection measures for a year.
It relies primarily on blocking roads and airports, with activists usually sticking to the spot.
But there were also high-profile protests in ministries, museums and concert halls.
Their street blockades have so far mainly taken place in Berlin and Munich, but there have also been actions elsewhere.
The group is highly controversial because of its forms of protest, and in many cases there are investigations and processes, for example due to coercion.
At their press conference, representatives of the “last generation” spoke of several hundred criminal cases.
At the same time, they emphasized that they did not want to be deterred from their goals.
Their actions have already succeeded in sparking a public discussion.
800 blockers
According to her own estimates, a total of 800 people have taken part in street blockade actions by sticking, said spokeswoman Carla Hinrichs.
There is no exact overview because the »Last Generation« does not have a list of members.
The group continues to see inflows.
The group called on the government to convene a "social council" made up of randomly drawn citizens.
This is to develop measures with which Germany will reduce CO₂ emissions to zero by 2030, the spokespersons explained.
The government should also undertake beforehand to implement the committee's proposals.
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