Court Upholds Police Costs for Berlin Airport Climate Protest
The Berlin Administrative Court ruled that a 'Last Generation' activist must pay €1,017.74 for police measures during a 2022 airport protest, though the decision is not yet legally binding.
- 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.
Stern 
Der Tagesspiegel 