Calay News
The iconic Brandenburg Gate monument in Berlin became the canvas for an environmental protest on September 17, 2023, when activists from the environmental group “Last Generation” sprayed orange paint on the monument’s six pillars. This action was aimed at urging the German government to accelerate its efforts to abandon fossil fuels in the fight against climate change.
The orange stains on the Brandenburg Gate became a visual warning message, highlighting the urgency of the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. Despite the striking protest, the authorities reported that the 14 people involved in the action were arrested without any acts of violence being recorded.
Marion Fabian, spokesperson for “Last Generation”, declared: “We must abandon gasoline, gas, and coal by 2030 at the latest. It is high time that Olaf Scholz, the leader of the German government, spoke clearly on this issue.” The organization urges the German government to accelerate its efforts and set more ambitious deadlines for the phase-out of fossil fuels.
Germany currently aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. However, activists argue that faster and drastic action is needed to address the climate crisis.
The protest at Brandenburg Gate is a reminder of the growing pressure that governments around the world face to take bolder and more effective measures in the fight against climate change. The call to action has become central to the political and social agenda in many countries as awareness of the environmental crisis continues to grow.
