Two Germany airports suspend flights due to environmental activists' protests

The protesters breached airport premises. The Last Generation activist group claimed responsibility, stating they disrupted or reduced operations at airports in Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart. They also shared images of protesters with their hands glued to the tarmac.

Nuremberg Airport announced on its website that flights were suspended from 05:42 AM (Kyiv time) until further notice, warning passengers of potential delays. Meanwhile, Cologne-Bonn Airport reported on the social media platform X that flights were currently halted as police dealt with "unauthorized individuals."

A police spokesperson confirmed that law enforcement was on-site at Berlin Airport, where they successfully removed two protesters who had breached the airfield through a fence. Flight operations were not affected. Stuttgart Airport declined to comment on the situation.

German politicians have called for enhanced security at the nation's airports after climate activists managed to breach fences and disrupt air traffic, including at the country's busiest airport in Frankfurt, for consecutive days last month.

Planned protests in other countries

The activist group has listed several European and North American countries where they claim similar disruptions are planned as part of a campaign urging the German government to commit to a global agreement to phase out oil, gas, and coal by 2030.

Radical actions by eco-activists

Eco-activists worldwide are employing various methods to combat global climate change. In their efforts to draw attention to the greenhouse effect caused by fossil fuel use, they often resort to radical actions.

For instance, last year, members of the Last Generation movement splashed paint on Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to protest the German government's fossil fuel policies.