Overview

• The Berlin Administrative Court rejected an activist's appeal against a police invoice for €1,017.74 related to a 2022 protest at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER).
• The protest involved activists breaching the airport perimeter and gluing themselves to the tarmac, disrupting operations for several hours.
• The Federal Police deployed a helicopter and conducted patrols, citing aviation security concerns, and later charged the activist under the 'Special Fees Ordinance.'
• The court ruled that the police's actions and the subsequent fee assessment were lawful, aligning with a growing trend of holding activists financially accountable for disruptions.
• The ruling, issued on March 26, 2025, is not yet legally binding, leaving room for potential appeals or further legal developments.