The radical blockade actions by climate activists trigger resentment and heated debates. But that doesn't seem to deter the protesters of the last generation. On the contrary: Other areas could be affected by actions in the future - including airports.
Carla Rochel, climate activist of the last generation, announced an expansion of the radical actions on the RTL program "Stern TV": "We will take our protest to all areas that will be affected by the climate catastrophe." When asked, the 20-year-old also does not rule out a blockade at German airports. In the Netherlands, hundreds of activists prevented several private jets from taking off at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Saturday.
After activists of the last generation were taken into preventive detention in Munich for 30 days, the group now says they want to focus their actions more on the Bavarian capital. "There are a lot of people on their way to Munich right now," confirms Rochel on "Stern TV".
Central demands of the last generation are the introduction of a speed limit on German autobahns and a permanent 9-euro ticket. Rochel emphasizes that the protests will remain peaceful. "We have invited the government to talks - it depends on whether we will continue to take to the streets or not."
The CDU politician Wolfgang Bosbach, also a guest in the group, said: "Politics can get involved in any political debate, but not a single blackmail, threat, coercion." Bosbach also questioned whether these protest actions could arouse understanding among the population. Rochel replied: "This is not a popularity contest. It's not about being liked. It's about making society aware that we are racing into a climate catastrophe."
