Climate activists stick to Sylter Airport
Activists from the Last Generation have once again targeted Sylt Airport. They managed to cut a hole in the fence and attach themselves to the asphalt next to a private jet. However, a second plan was thwarted by the quick intervention of airport staff.
Two activists from the Last Generation temporarily glued themselves to the ground next to a private jet at Sylt Airport. Their attempt to spray paint the plane was thwarted by the swift action of airport staff. The activists had previously cut a hole in the airport fence to gain access to the grounds.
A third activist was stopped at the fence by police and taken away. The women were also removed from the ground and taken away in a police car. Firefighters positioned two large fire trucks in front of the private jet to shield the scene from onlookers. The Last Generation had intended to spray the words "Oil kills" on the private jet.
"Today's protest on Sylt didn't work out, but that doesn't mean we're stopping," said Christian Bergemann, spokesperson for the Last Generation. The action did not disrupt flight operations at Sylt Airport, according to the flight schedule online.
In the opinion of the protesters, millionaires and billionaires contribute disproportionately to climate change. They believe that owners of private jets, limousines, and superyachts would not give them up voluntarily. To reduce these emissions, they argue that laws are needed. In June 2023, five activists from the Last Generation sprayed a private jet at Sylt Airport with orange paint and glued themselves to it. The state prosecutor's office in Flensburg estimated the damage to the plane alone at at least one million euros at the time.
The Commission has expressed concern over the repeated protests at Sylt Airport, as they disrupt airport operations and cause significant property damage. The activists from the Last Generation continue to use aggressive tactics, despite previous legal consequences.
