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Yo, it's been a hot minute since the General Prosecutor's Office slapped charges against Carla Hinrichs and other climate warriors of Last Generation. The Munich I Regional Court is currently weighing the admissibility of these charges.
The Last Generation crew's been in the hot seat before, but Bavaria's the first to accuse 'em of forming a freakin' criminal syndicate, folks! Those badass activists have made waves with their blockades, sticking themselves to streets and causing traffic jams, spawning a slew of complaints and criminal proceedings. The group's since rebranded to New Generations and switched up their tactics.
Back in May 2023, the Munich General Prosecutor's Office launched a major offensive against Last Generation, raiding 15 locations and seizing goods. Controversies around the searches and seizures? You betcha, but the complaints didn't amount to much.
The Backstory
- Climate Crusaders on Trial
- Bavarian Justice System
- Carla Hinrichs - The Eco Warrior
- Amnesty International
- Ministry of Justice
- CSU - Germany's Conservative Party
- The Fight for Justice
- Munich Regional Court
- Munich - Bavaria's Capital
Quick Facts
As we speak in early 2025, the legal battle against Last Generation activists, including Carla Hinrichs, is underway in Munich, Bavaria. The Munich General Prosecutor's Office dropped an indictment on five organizers, including Carla Hinrichs and Christian Bläul, in February 2025, as part of a broader investigation into the group[1]. Investigations were triggered in May 2023, when a Bavarian court approved an investigation into the group on the charge of forming a criminal organization[1].
The probe has been in the hands of the Bavarian central office for combating extremism and terrorism, with claims that the group used its website to fund "questionable activities," amounting to a cool 1.4 million euros[1]. Allegations of plans to attack an oil pipeline in Bavaria have also surfaced[1].
This drama unfolds amidst the larger theatre of Germany's climate policies and the public's perception of climate activism. While green action is a significant issue, it faces controversies from political and public skepticism regarding ambitious climate transition plans[2]. The raids and investigations have fueled Last Generation's international profile, putting the spotlight on both their radical actions and society's response[1].
- The community law implications of the ongoing trial against Last Generation activists, such as Carla Hinrichs and Christian Bläul, are significant, as they revolve around the freedom of assembly and association in the context of environmental activism.
- The climate-change discourse and environmental science continue to influence the political landscape, as demonstrated by the prosecution of Last Generation, with accusations of forming a criminal syndicate being a contentious point in the debate.
- A leading general news outlet covered the story, delving into the role of science, politics, and public opinion in shaping the response to Last Generation's activism, highlighting the complex environmental-science, crime-and-justice, and community-lawintersection at play.
