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G7 protests – climate protectors block Finance Ministry in Berlin

On the occasion of the G7 summit in Elmau, Bavaria, climate protection groups blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin. Dozens of activists have gathered in front of and behind the building since morning. According to the police, some of them stuck to the facade. In addition, the ministry had been smeared with paint. According to a statement, the protesters are demanding debt relief for countries in the Global South.

27.06.2022


Protests against the G7 summit (archive image). (dpa / Picture Alliance / Boris Roessler)

The action is part of a series of demonstrations taking place these days on the occasion of the summit under the title “Debt for Climate”. A star march on several routes to the conference venue at Schloss Elmau is planned for the morning.

This message was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on June 27, 2022.

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