On September 17, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was the scene of a spectacular action carried out by activists from the Last Generation movement. By covering the city’s iconic monument with orange paint, these activists intended to draw attention to the urgency of the fight against climate change and call for radical political change.
The Brandenburg Gate, a historic symbol of Berlin, was transformed into an artistic canvas, its facade being sprayed with orange paint using specially prepared fire extinguishers. The action caused quite a sensation, with bright traces of orange paint spreading across the adjacent Pariser Platz, attracting the attention of passers-by and the media.
Activists of the Last Generation movement justify their action by asserting that it is high time to make a major political change to fight global warming. They call for a move away from fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal, and towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. According to them, it is imperative to move away from these polluting energies by 2030 at the latest.
This action at the Brandenburg Gate echoes the climate protests that took place across Germany a few days earlier. Tens of thousands of people, mainly young people, have called on the German government to take more ambitious steps to achieve climate goals. They are calling in particular for a transition to renewable energies and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
The German government has ambitious climate targets, but activists from the Last Generation movement express doubts about its ability to achieve them. They emphasize the importance of a clear position from political leaders, and call on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to make a firm commitment to the fight against global warming.
This symbolic action at the Brandenburg Gate is the sign of a generation of committed young people who refuse to remain passive in the face of the climate emergency. It demonstrates the determination of these activists to make their voices heard and demand concrete measures to protect our planet.
It is time to realize that the fight against climate change is essential, and that strong and symbolic actions like the one carried out at the Brandenburg Gate can help to move the lines and accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable society. The message from activists is clear: it is time to act, change our behavior and put pressure on our leaders to take effective climate action.. The Brandenburg Gate covered in orange paint will now remain in people’s minds as a call for general mobilization to preserve our planet.