This time, Last Generation activists drew attention to the current climate crisis on Friday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. they blocked the Vienna Ring and caused another mega traffic jam in the city center.
After causing a stir in the previous days with their protests in various states, it was far from over on Friday afternoon. Several participants blocked the streets with banners (“Listen to the Climate Council.”).
Tempo 100 and fracking ban
Their message is still: 100 km/h on Austrian roads and a ban on fracking. The police quickly arrived on the scene to break up the unannounced protest and make the ring passable again.
So far, activists had blocked several streets and bridges in Vienna during their “September wave” by staying on the streets. The result was mega traffic jams. But not only in Vienna. This time cities such as Innsbruck, St. Pölten, Wels and Graz were also targeted.
Radical forms of protest
To draw attention to the climate crisis, the last generation is using radical forms of protest, such as sticking themselves to the street or pouring soup over famous photos. They also disrupted the Vienna Marathon this year to draw attention to their demands. They also accept fines for this.
Source: Krone
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