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In a bold move aimed at pressuring policymakers, climate justice activist Linda Kastrup, spokesperson for the Fridays for Future movement, is organizing international climate demonstrations on September 20th. The demonstrations, taking place in around 100 countries under the motto "Draw the line", are a response to the current climate policy of Friedrich Merz, the current federal chairman of the CDU in Germany, who is known for his conservative and economically liberal stance and has expressed skepticism and opposition to implementing aggressive EU climate goals.
These demonstrations are seen as a response to Merz's policy, which is perceived as failing. Critics argue that his stance is playing into the hands of climate change deniers and risks causing climate catastrophes, loss of life, and major political failure. The demonstrations aim to end fossil infrastructure and push for ambitious climate goals at the EU level.
Kastrup mentions that it hasn't always been easy to motivate for a climate demo, but the alternative is not a better option. The EU was scheduled to vote on new, more ambitious climate targets, but a shift to a heads of government vote is being proposed by Merz. A heads of government vote requires unanimity, making it more difficult to pass the new climate targets due to opposition from countries like Hungary.
The delay in setting new climate targets could send a disastrous signal, as the world looks to the EU and China for climate leadership. If the EU misses these deadlines, European Commission President von der Leyen will have to travel to the World Climate Conference COP30 in Brazil without new climate targets. This failure to meet existing climate targets is embarrassing on the international stage and may result in the EU missing important UN deadlines.
Moreover, Germany's federal chancellor is criticized for blocking comprehensive climate protection. The delay tactic on the EU's climate target by Merz could potentially endanger the success of international climate protection at a time when geopolitical tensions are already high. China may not set ambitious climate targets if the EU does not lead the way, endangering the success of international climate protection.
The demonstrations are not sponsored by the editorial team, but they are part of a wider range of opinions published by non-editorial team members. The demonstrations are intended to be fun and more effective with more people participating. They aim to pressure policymakers to prioritize climate protection over convenience. The EU's failure to act on climate change could have dire consequences for future generations, and these demonstrations serve as a reminder of the urgency of the situation.
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