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Climate Activists 'Neue Generation' Announce 'Art Protest' Week in Berlin

other · 2026-04-20

The activist group 'Neue Generation' has announced a week of protests in Berlin under the theme 'Revolution Days', promising creative, athletic, and artistically designed actions. On Wednesday, the group plans a 'Kunstprotest' (art protest), followed by a 'Revolutionsversuch im Regierungsviertel' (revolution attempt in the government district) on Thursday. Earlier this week, a 'Protesttanz' (protest dance) occurred on the steps of the Reichstag building, where three individuals climbed a fence and demonstrated with orange umbrellas before police intervened. The action lasted only minutes, and the three men are under investigation for trespassing. Last Tuesday, an activist disguised as CDU Economics Minister Katherina Reiche glued herself to a display case in the Bode Museum on Berlin's Museum Island to protest federal economic policy. The museum reported no damage to the exhibit. 'Neue Generation' advocates for greater participation and social justice, emerging from the climate protection group 'Letzte Generation', known for numerous road blockades in recent years. The group's spokesperson described the planned protests as creative and artistic, though specific details remain undisclosed.

Key facts

  • The group 'Neue Generation' announced a protest week in Berlin called 'Revolution Days'.
  • A 'Protesttanz' occurred at the Reichstag building, involving three people with orange umbrells.
  • Police intervened and identified participants; the action ended within minutes.
  • Three men are under investigation for trespassing following the Reichstag protest.
  • An 'art protest' is planned for Wednesday, and a 'revolution attempt in the government district' for Thursday.
  • Last Tuesday, an activist disguised as Katherina Reiche glued herself to a display case in the Bode Museum.
  • The Bode Museum reported no damage to the exhibit from the protest.
  • 'Neue Generation' is a successor to the climate group 'Letzte Generation' and focuses on participation and social justice.

Entities

Artists

  • Katherina Reiche

Institutions

  • Bode Museum
  • Letzte Generation
  • Neue Generation

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Reichstag building
  • Museum Island

Sources