Overview

• Karl Braig, a 69-year-old climate activist, was released from JVA Kempten after serving five months in prison for refusing to pay a court-imposed fine for sit-in protests.
• He is the first Letzte Generation member to serve an Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe, emphasizing his commitment to protest rights over probation restrictions.
• Braig plans to file a constitutional complaint over the lack of vegan food options in prison, citing veganism as a human right recognized by European courts.
• Following his release, Braig aims to support the Neue Generation movement, which is organizing a 'Parlament der Menschen' initiative to promote democratic reforms.
• Despite the mental toll of incarceration, Braig remains resolute in advocating for climate justice and environmental protection.