On Thursday morning, operations at Germany's Cologne/Bonn Airport were temporarily halted following an unauthorized intrusion, during which police reported that climate activists had cut through the airport's perimeter fence.
The incident caused significant disruption at one of the country’s busiest airports.
Later that day, Nuremberg Airport also suspended operations due to similar protests. The climate activist group "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) had announced plans to stage demonstrations at several German airports throughout the week. Footage shared by the group showed activists blocking runways in Cologne and Stuttgart, with additional protests taking place in Berlin.
Cologne and Nuremberg airports resumed services later in the day, though passengers were warned to expect delays. In Berlin and Stuttgart, authorities arrested activists without major disruptions to airport traffic.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on X, formerly Twitter, that the protesters' "criminal actions are dangerous and stupid."
She indicated that the government is considering harsher penalties for such actions and has instructed airports to bolster their security measures.
Letzte Generation, formed in 2021, views itself as the last line of defense against catastrophic climate change.
The group’s protests primarily target transportation hubs, aiming to influence Germany’s transport policies and advocate for the country to end its reliance on fossil fuels by 2030.
As the climate crisis intensifies, these activists emphasize that the future of billions hangs in the balance, urging immediate action to prevent further environmental collapse.
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