Activists in Germany glued themselves to the road, and they might need amputation of hand
Flights operations at the Dusseldorf Airport remained stuck for 4 hours this morning. (Photo:Social Media)
Imagine, losing a hand for a cause. People would remember it for generations!
In a fresh and daring protest move, climate activists from the "Last Generation" group in Hamburg and Düsseldorf managed to infiltrate the runways of local airports and stick themselves firmly in place, resulting in widespread disruptions to flight operations.
Although in some time the authorities gained control, the incidents brought flight operations to a grinding halt for a few hours today (July 13).
In another viral video from Berlin, two of the protesters resorted to using a mix of concrete and epoxy resin to affix their hands to the asphalt as a form of protest. Some observers say this could lead to the potential amputation of their hands.
Eco-activists in Germany used a concrete and epoxy resin mixture to glue their hands to the asphalt in protest. Tragically, the consequences may require potential amputation of their hands😳 pic.twitter.com/xLnBuXkiKx
— Tansu YEĞEN (@TansuYegen) July 12, 2023
Hamburg havoc
A spokesman for the situation center of the Hamburg police confirmed an operation at the airport. According to the federal police, an activist was taken into custody. pic.twitter.com/7VMsoKpxak
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) July 13, 2023
As the school holidays kicked off in Hamburg, the "Last Generation" activists decided to take their protest to new heights by glueing themselves to the runway at Hamburg Airport. Their unconventional approach caused several hours of chaos and delays.
Sticky Düsseldorf
✈️ Rollbahnen der Flughäfen Düsseldorf und Hamburg seit 6 Uhr blockiert!
— Letzte Generation (@AufstandLastGen) July 13, 2023
👩⚖️ Wir protestieren gegen die Planlosigkeit und den Gesetzesbruch der Regierung in der Klimakrise. pic.twitter.com/9VUqyVitjI
Not to be outdone, the "Last Generation" members in Düsseldorf decided to stick it to the system as well. By cutting through a fence, they gained access to the airport apron and positioned themselves on the access road to the runway. Their disruptive presence caused significant delays, leaving flight operations in disarray.
What do they want?
The "Last Generation" activists justified their over-the-top actions as a response to the government's perceived lack of planning and disregard for laws in addressing the climate crisis. They criticised the increasing number of air passengers and associated emissions, calling for concrete plans to achieve the required emission reduction targets. Their demand for a societal council to phase out fossil fuel usage by 2030 was reiterated.