Swedish police intervened at a climate protest outside the parliament, forcibly removing activist Greta Thunberg and others as they demanded urgent action on the climate crisis.
Swedish police recently intervened at a climate protest outside the Swedish parliament, forcefully removing activist Greta Thunberg and other protesters. The incident occurred during a series of demonstrations aimed at urging political action on the climate crisis. Thunberg and approximately 40 activists were obstructing the parliament’s main entrances with signs stating “Climate Justice Now,” compelling lawmakers to seek alternative entry points.
The confrontation, marking the second consecutive day of protest, involved officers physically relocating Thunberg 20 meters away from the door she was blocking. This act adds to Thunberg’s history of legal encounters due to her activism, including a recent acquittal in a British court for a public order offence related to a different protest.
Thunberg, 21, gained international recognition for her climate advocacy after initiating weekly protests outside the Swedish parliament in 2018. These efforts catalyzed a global youth movement demanding urgent action to combat climate change. Despite facing legal challenges, including fines for disobedience during protests in both Sweden and the UK, Thunberg continues to play a leading role in the climate justice movement.
The protests and Thunberg’s removal came amid the EU Environment Agency’s warning about the severe impacts of the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency of the activists’ cause. Thunberg’s ongoing activism underscores the growing tensions between climate campaigners and authorities, as well as the global dialogue on the need for immediate and effective climate action.
