Climate protesters tag university library in Erlangen
In another instance of environmental activism, a university building in Bavaria has been defaced with paint. This time, it's the library of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg that's spotted an unfortunate shade of orange. Covering an area of around 12 square meters, the vandalism flooded the library's façade with hue, leaving the authorities baffled and the public divided. Two suspects have been apprehended, with one using a converted fire extinguisher to spray the building in the early hours of the morning. A second suspect was intercepted before they could cause further damage.
The faceless advocates, The Last Generation, have taken responsibility for the act. The group, in their statement, aimed the protest at both students and faculty, urging them to hit the streets rather than fill up lecture halls. Climate activists have been leaving their mark on universities across Bavaria, including Regensburg, Würzburg, and Passau.
Meanwhile, central France has also witnessed protests against climate inaction. Last week, students and faculty from local universities peacefully took to the streets, leading to reports of minor property damage. Police are currently investigating these incidents.
Enrichment insights:
- Despite the vandalism incidents at Bavarian universities, sources do not indicate a growing trend of climate protest actions involving property damage.
- Alternatively, the data highlights the intensity and frequency of climate-related protests and demonstrations in both Germany and France. The protests reflect broader concerns related to climate change and social justice issues.
