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German Prosecutors Charge Former Climate Activists with Forming Criminal Organization

Five ex-members of Letzte Generation, including Carla Hinrichs, face allegations in a case raising questions about activism, legal accountability, and democracy.

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Overview

  • The Generalstaatsanwaltschaft München has filed charges against five former members of Letzte Generation for allegedly forming a criminal organization aimed at committing crimes.
  • The charges, detailed in a 149-page indictment, have been submitted to the Landgericht München I.
  • Carla Hinrichs, a prominent climate activist, is among the individuals accused in the case.
  • The accused group, now rebranded as Neue Generation, has publicly condemned the charges as an attack on civil society and democratic engagement.
  • Letzte Generation, known for its disruptive climate protests, recently transitioned into Neue Generation, broadening its focus to include democratic advocacy.