German Prosecutors Charge Five Climate Activists with Forming Criminal Organization

The Generalstaatsanwaltschaft München alleges sabotage, property damage, and misuse of €1.4 million in donations by members of 'Letzte Generation.'

Five members of the climate activist group 'Letzte Generation,' including former spokesperson Carla Hinrichs, have been formally charged in Munich with forming a criminal organization.
The charges involve allegations of sabotage, property damage, and an attempt to disrupt critical infrastructure such as the Trieste-Ingolstadt oil pipeline.
Prosecutors claim the group raised €1.4 million in donations, which was allegedly used to fund criminal activities, including disruptive protests.
The group argues that the charges are an attack on civil society and the right to protest, framing their actions as necessary in addressing the climate crisis.
If convicted, the accused could face prison sentences of up to ten years, with the legal process now set to proceed in Munich.