Last Generation - Activists are disrupting air traffic at Cologne/Bonn Airport
Climate activists caused a disruption at Cologne/Bonn Airport. Three persons glued themselves early in the morning on a runway, as a spokesperson of the Cologne Police stated. The Police are in action at the Airport. It was initially unclear for how long the air traffic would be affected.
The group Letzte Generation shared that several activists broke through a fence and stuck themselves on the asphalt near the start- and landing runways. Via the network X (formerly Twitter), the group announced that the action was part of an international protest campaign, which demands an exit from fossil energy carriers by 2030. The protest was supposed to take place simultaneously at airports in more than ten countries worldwide, it was stated.
- The climate activists hailed from North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically Bonn, where they organized their protests.
- After the demonstration at Cologne/Bonn Airport, the activists planned to head to a local racetrack for their next protest.
- The interruption at Cologne/Bonn Airport caused a significant impact on air traffic in Germany, affecting numerous flights.
- The police, who were present at Cologne/Bonn Airport, are currently in talks with the demonstrators to peacefully resolve the situation.
- Upon learning about the demonstration at Cologne/Bonn Airport, other airports in Cologne and across Germany increased their security measures.6.Following the protests, many climate activists in Cologne and Bonn are planning to participate in a peaceful march through the city's streets.
