Munich: The City of Beer Halls and Bavarian Tradition - Over 2000 individuals gathered in the rain to protest for better climate measures during the European elections.
Thursdays kickstarted the Climate Camp at Munich's Königsplatz, featuring tents around the Glyptothek. The event is set to last until Sunday, where an estimated 250-300 people will gather daily for exchanging, learning, and peaceful protests. Given the rainy weather, the organizers have set up protective measures, such as securing the tents and providing mats on the ground to prevent slipping on the mud.
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- Despite the ongoing Climate Strike movements globally, such as Fridays for Future, the Climate Camp in Munich's Upper Bavaria continued to gather momentum, attracting a large number of participants even during the European elections.
- The rainy weather did not deter protesters from participating in the Climate strike demonstrations in Munich, Bavaria, with police maintaining a watchful eye to ensure peace and order.
- The climate-focused demonstrations in Munich were highly visible, with many individuals from across Europe participating, contributing to the broader European dialogue on climate actions.
- The weather also affected the daily activities in Upper Bavaria, leading some to postpone their travels or modify their plans, but the Climate Strike participants in Munich were determined to press on with their peaceful protests.
- Despite the challenges presented by the weather, the Climate Camp in Munich's Königsplatz continued to be a hub of learning, exchanging ideas, and grassroots activism, with daily demonstrations against climate inaction.