Protesters hold Fridays for Future climate change strike in Germany

Climate activists held a protest in Berlin, Germany , to demand the government takes tougher action on global warming, particularly in the transportation sector. The demonstrations are part of a wider global climate strike called by the group Fridays for Future, an environmental movement inspired by Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg s protests outside the parliament in Stockholm which began in 2018. The Free Democrats, the party that controls the countrys Ministry of Transport, has resisted efforts to impose a general speed limit in Germany, as well as phasing phase out combustion engines and reducing road construction. The partys pushback has angered coalition partners, the Social Democrats and the Greens, and activists who say they are frustrated that Germany is missing climate targets. Transport unions, whose members are striking in Germany, have expressed their support for the climate strike. Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Alexander Koerner/Getty Images Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}