Several protests across the country demanding enhanced measures against climate change.
In Germany and across Europe, we've let everyone know today: The new EU Parliament is responsible for intensifying efforts towards climate protection. Annika Rittmann from Fridays for Future Germany emphasized that this parliament should not be cowed by those who desire a return to the era of combustion engines.
Fridays for Future has called for a pan-European phase-out of coal, oil, and gas by 2035. They're also pushing for a 100% increase in funding for renewable energy and environmentally-friendly businesses. As per Fridays for Future, more than 13,000 people participated in the protests in Berlin. However, the Berlin police only registered 5,200 participants.
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The European elections serve as a platform for advocates of climate protection movements, such as Fridays for Future, to demonstrate their demands for enhanced measures across Europe. The EU Parliament, witnessing nationwide demonstrations in Germany and beyond, is called upon to strengthen its commitment to climate protection. Annika Rittmann, a prominent figure in the German chapter of Fridays for Future, urges the EU Parliament not to succumb to the pressures of those advocating for a return to fossil fuel reliance. The climate protection movement, influenced by Fridays for Future, is pushing for a Europe-wide coal, oil, and gas phase-out by 2035, along with a doubling of funding for renewable energy and green businesses.
