Climate activists staged demonstrations in Berlin, Frankfurt and other German cities on November 13, calling for stronger climate action and environmental justice as the COP31 climate summit continued in Antalya, Türkiye.
Organized by the Fridays for Future movement, the protests urged the German government to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, expand wind and solar power, and prioritize environmental protection over corporate profits.
Demonstrators also criticized austerity measures and rising military spending, warning that increased defence budgets could come at the expense of education, social welfare and poverty reduction.
The protests brought together participants from different generations, highlighting growing public concerns over climate policies and the need to address environmental challenges alongside social justice.
The demonstrations coincided with the COP31 summit, which opened in Antalya on November 11, 2026, bringing together representatives from dozens of countries. Several prominent leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, were absent.
(Source: UNews)
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