'Even the Greens have been warned: The movement is serious'

Kathrin Henneberger sits as a climate activist for the Green Party in the German parliament. For the strike day of Fridays for Future, she wants to see a big protest on the streets – also against the policies of her own government. The dispute over the eradication of the German hamlet of Lützerath for an opencast mine has destroyed trust, but also strengthened the movement.

Last updated: 24. July 2025