The climate protection group Letzte Generation has sprayed Christmas trees in several German cities with orange paint. In Berlin, a large Christmas tree in front of the Bundesrat near Potsdamer Platz was hit on Wednesday morning. Two demonstrators distributed the paint from fire extinguishers and allowed themselves to be filmed and photographed.
According to the Last Generation, an elaborately decorated tree in Leipzig's Mädlerpassage was also sprayed. The police cordoned off the area and are investigating. According to the police, trees were also painted by activists in Oldenburg, Munich and Nuremberg. According to the climate activists, there were also actions in Rostock and Kiel.
Photos showed demonstrators with placards reading "Contemplatively into disaster? Charity = climate protection". The group said that despite "twinkling lights, shiny decorations and a festive atmosphere", climate change should not be forgotten and that the world is hurtling towards a future full of catastrophes.
The Last Generation has been demonstrating and protesting for more climate protection with street blockades and other actions since the beginning of 2022. Among other things, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was sprayed with paint. Numerous investigations and trials are underway against members of the group, many of whom have already been convicted.
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