Germany: Climate activists will likely continue daily campaign nationwide through mid-September /update 2

Event

Environmental activists will likely continue a campaign of protests nationwide through mid-September. As of Sept. 12, the Last Generation (LG) group has staged multiple events primarily in Berlin and Munich in recent days. Activists restarted a near-daily campaign of roadblock protests in mid-August, and the group has announced further measures in coming weeks. LG are demanding lower speed limits and other measures to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

As well as likely further roadblock protests, LG activists plan two marches Sept. 13. Routes for the demonstrations have not been published:

• Berlin. Starting at the Reformation Church, Buesselstrasse, at 13:00.

• Dresden. Starting at Alaunplatz, 17:00.

Protesters typically target busy roads in the morning peak travel period. The protests occur without warning and target major city roads, ring roads, and airport access roads. Protests typically last for 30 minutes to one hour before police remove protestors. Activists increasingly glue themselves to road surfaces to slow response operations. Alternatively, protesters may march slowly along busy roads, creating traffic congestion without forming a static roadblock. Traffic delays are likely on affected routes, and congestion will likely build on surrounding routes. While protesters are unlikely to act violently, security services may resort to forceful methods to disperse protests; additionally, scuffles between protesters and frustrated motorists are possible. Activists may also conduct civil disobedience at government buildings or fossil fuel-related businesses. Authorities will almost certainly deploy additional police to monitor the gatherings.

Advice

Avoid all protest sites if possible. Check for disruptions before beginning journeys and plan alternative routes if necessary. Heed instructions from security services and do not attempt to pass through roadblocks.