- Climate protesters cling to Sylt airport
Two activists from the climate initiative "Last Generation" glued themselves to the ground next to a private jet at Sylt Airport on Saturday morning. Their attempt to spray paint the plane was thwarted by quick action from airport staff.
The activists had previously cut a hole in the airport's fence to gain access to the grounds. A third activist was stopped at the fence by police and taken away.
The women were removed from the ground and also taken away in a police car. Firefighters placed two large fire trucks in front of the private jet to shield the scene from onlookers.
"Last Generation" spokesperson Christian Bergemann said, "The protest today on Sylt didn't work out, that happens sometimes, but that doesn't mean we'll stop." The group had intended to spray the words "Oil kills" on the private jet.
The incident did not disrupt flight operations at Sylt Airport, according to the online flight schedule.
Paint attack at the airport in June 2023
In the activists' view, 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, laws are needed.
In June 2023, five activists from "Last Generation" sprayed a private jet on the airport grounds 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 in that case.
The climate initiative "Last Generation" frequently challenges the actions of individuals who they believe contribute significantly to climate change. The activists believe that laws are necessary to reduce emissions from luxury vehicles and private jets.
