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Over 80,000 Protest in German Cities Against Energy Minister’s Gas-Favoring Renewable Policies

Over 80,000 Protest in German Cities Against Energy Minister’s Gas-Favoring Renewable Policies

On April 18, 2026, more than 80,000 people took to the streets in four major German cities to demand a faster shift to renewable energy, directly challenging Economics Minister Katherina Reiche’s legislative push to unhurried wind and solar expansion while increasing reliance on gas power. In Cologne, organizers reported 30,000 demonstrators. in Berlin, 24,000; in … Weiterlesen …

Hamburg Leads Nationwide Protests Demanding Faster Renewable Energy Expansion

What the protesters are demanding

Fifteen thousand people marched in Hamburg on Saturday demanding faster expansion of renewable energy, according to police estimates cited by organizers. The demonstration was part of a coordinated nationwide action that saw approximately 80,000 participants across four major cities, with Cologne reporting 30,000 marchers, Berlin 24,000, and Munich 12,000, based on organizer counts. Police gave … Weiterlesen …