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Hundreds Rally in Frankfurt and Darmstadt as COP30 Protests Hit Home

The actions tied global climate justice messaging to local forest conflicts, spotlighting municipal handling of protests.

Overview

  • In Frankfurt, organizers reported about 600 participants and police about 400, with the route redirected east because Altstadt Christmas‑market construction blocked the plan and the city disputed claims of late notice.
  • The rallies formed part of a global COP30 mobilization that condemned lagging emissions cuts and undelivered compensation for climate damage.
  • Speakers elevated indigenous perspectives, including a read statement from Pro Amazonia and an audio message from Peru calling for stronger international solidarity.
  • Protesters denounced the recent eviction of the Langener Bannwald camp, describing it as an attack on their future.
  • In Darmstadt, about 150 people marched from Luisenplatz to Mathildenhöhe to oppose planned tree felling for a UNESCO-related information center.