Climate activists stop air traffic: active interference at German airports

Climate activists stop air traffic: active interference at German airports

In the recent campaign of climate activists, it was shown how controversial forms of protest not only raise public awareness of climate change, but can also have a significant impact on logistical processes. In Germany, targeted disorders at various airports have led to several flight cancellations.

protest actions and their effects

The activists of the geranks last generation gained access to the airports Berlin-Brandenburg, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Cologne/Bonn in the early morning. A total of eight climate activists did not come without consequences, because their actions temporarily led to the interruption of flight operations in Cologne/Bonn and Nuremberg.

reactions on the government side

The Federal Government plans to tighten punishment against such disorders in view of these incidents. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser critically commented on the protests and referred to the dangers that such actions bring. She also blamed the airports for better security and demands sensitive imprisonment for those involved.

claims by climate activists

The last generation pursues the goal of demanding a radical climate protection that includes a complete waiver of coal, oil and gas. In their message, they emphasize that they did not want to endanger anyone with their actions, but only wanted to make their concerns peacefully aware of.

airports and security concepts

The ADV Airport Association pointed out that the airports' security concepts had worked, but the topic of security at the airports had to be revised intensively. In Cologne/Bonn, 16 flights were deleted by the disorders and the operation was discontinued for about an hour. The effects were also noticeable in Nuremberg, where there were also delays.

willingness of the airport operator

The ADV offered an open -end therapy with the last generation in an open letter, with the climate being recognized as one of the greatest challenges of our time. The activists are ready to accept this invitation, which indicates that a dialogue could be possible across the different views.

summary and outlook

These incidents illustrate how climate activism creates both support and resistance and can initiate an important public debate about climate protection, security and dealing with protests. The next steps will be crucial to determine whether a constructive dialogue between activists and authorities is possible and how to take security at airports into account.