Climate activists from the group ‘Letzte Generation’ caused significant disruption at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Wednesday morning by gluing themselves to a runway, forcing the suspension of air traffic. According to police reports, five activists cut through the airport’s perimeter fence around 5:45 am and attached themselves to the asphalt near the runways. By 8:30 am, police had managed to remove two of the protesters, but three remained affixed to the tarmac.The airport authorities have filed charges against the activists for violating assembly laws, endangering air traffic, and trespassing. The extent of the disruption to flight schedules remains unclear, with potential delays and cancellations yet to be determined.This action is part of a coordinated international campaign by climate activists demanding a global exit from fossil fuels by 2030. Similar protests are reportedly taking place at airports in more than 10 countries worldwide, including the UK, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, the US, Scotland, and Norway.In Oslo, a separate group called ‘Folk mot fossilmakta’ staged a peaceful demonstration at Gardermoen Airport, calling for an end to oil, gas, and coal extraction and combustion by 2030. These activists were quickly removed from the area without major incident.The ‘Letzte Generation’ group is pushing for binding international agreements to phase out oil, gas, and coal use within the next six years. This latest action highlights the escalating tactics of climate activists as they seek to draw attention to the urgent need for decisive action on climate change.
Key points
- Climate activists from ‘Letzte Generation’ disrupted air traffic at Cologne/Bonn Airport by gluing themselves to a runway.
- The protest is part of an international campaign demanding a phase-out of fossil fuels by 2030, with similar actions in over 10 countries.
- Airport authorities have filed charges against the activists for violating assembly laws, endangering air traffic, and trespassing.
- The incident highlights escalating tactics of climate activists seeking urgent action on climate change.
Contradictions👾Initial reports stated three activists were involved, but later updates confirmed five participants.
👾Some sources reported the protest as part of a campaign, while others described it as part of a demand for an international agreement.
