Climate protest: One protester's life in threat based on the campaign's claim [
Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick, a climate activist on an 83-day hunger strike, is reportedly in critical condition, according to his campaign "Hunger until you're honest." The 49-year-old is still conscious and aware, but physically weakened, as stated by the campaign.
Metzeler-Kick's medical volunteers have withdrawn their care for his health. Nonetheless, he remains steadfast in his decision to continue the hunger strike. These activists are residing in a camp outside of Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics in Berlin.
The action began on March 7th, with Metzeler-Kick initially abstaining from solid food, but still consuming juices, electrolytes, and vitamins. Since May 24th, he has refrained from drinking juices to further escalate the hunger strike, increasing the chances of complications, the campaign noted. In addition to Metzeler-Kick, there are currently three other men participating in the hunger strike. Two other individuals have discontinued their participation.
The activists are urging Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to issue a government declaration acknowledging the high carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere and the immediate need for transition.
Scholz has no intention of meeting their demands, as confirmed by a government spokesperson. During a citizens' dialogue on Friday, Scholz himself stated, "I hope that the action is discontinued." He stressed that it is wrong "to inflict harm on others or on oneself."
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- Due to the serious health condition of Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick, the German government has been urged to issue a statement acknowledging the climate crisis, as advocated by the "Hunger until you're honest" campaign, which places the life of its participant in danger.
- Despite the critical condition of the climate hunger strike participant, Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick, and the withdrawal of medical care by his volunteers, other participants, including three men currently on strike, remain dedicated to continuing the campaign against the government's lack of action on climate change.
- The climate hunger strike, led by Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick and his campaign, has been a danger to his life due to his extended period of food and liquid intake restriction, raising concerns about the participants' well-being and the effectiveness of their approach in influencing government action on climate change.
Source: www.ntv.de
