Climate activists staged protests at several German airports on Thursday, forcing some to temporarily halt flights, the latest in a series of similar demonstrations. [emphasis, links added]
The group “Last Generation” said a total of eight activists took part in protests at Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Nuremberg and Stuttgart airports around 5am.
The group requested The German government negotiated and signed an agreement to end the use of oil, gas and coal globally by 2030.
Flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport suspended after two people reportedly clung to the tarmacBut it was later restored, dpa reported.
Police said a hole was found in the airport fence.
Flights to Nuremberg were also suspended for about an hour. At Berlin Airport, two people lying on the ground were taken away and detained.
The “last generation” staged protests last month at Cologne-Bonn and Frankfurt airports, Germany's busiest airports This severely disrupted passenger flights.
Earlier this month, climate activists staged overnight protests at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major air cargo hub, forcing a three-hour suspension of cargo flights.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wrote on social network X 'These crimes are dangerous and stupid' And that one Protesters “are not only risking their own lives, but also endangering others.”
She noted that the German cabinet approved legislation last month that would impose tougher penalties for those who breach airport boundaries.
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