Seven Extinction Rebellion protesters were arrested at Schiphol on Saturday. Five of them were arrested for vandalism, the other two for trespassing. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee has announced this.
The protesters were part of a group of more than 20 people who protested against CO2 emissions from the aviation industry.
Two people went behind passport control. They had bought a plane ticket. According to the spokesman for the military police you can go there, but if you do not intend to fly, you can be removed.
The campaigners demanded that aviation reduce CO2 emissions to net zero by 2025. Extinction Rebellion states that as the largest user of Schiphol, KLM still does not pursue a serious policy to reduce CO2 emissions, but did receive state aid to reduce CO2 emissions. the consequences of the corona crisis.
The actions were peaceful and corona proof, according to the protesters. They say they adhered to the measures of the government, such as the 1.5 meters distance and the use of masks, and the actions did not disturb the public.
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