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Climate strike in Potsdam: 250 participants demand energy transition now!
Climate demo in Potsdam on September 21st, 2025 with 250 participants. Luisa Neubauer criticizes the government; Protest for climate goals and social justice.
Climate strike in Potsdam: 250 participants demand energy transition now!
Last Saturday, numerous climate protests took place in Germany under the motto “Exit Gas, Enter Future”, organized by the initiative Fridays for Future were organized. According to the organizers, around 250 participants gathered in Potsdam to draw attention to the federal government's inadequate climate goals. The demonstration led from Schlaatz via Babelsberg to the Brandenburg Gate, where an interim rally took place in front of the Babelsberg town hall.
In her speech, the well-known climate activist Luisa Neubauer sharply criticized the federal government for its lack of commitment to achieving climate goals. “The economics minister is blocking the expansion of renewable energies and following the gas lobbies,” stated Neubauer. These powerful words highlighted the concerns of many activists, who pointed to slipping climate targets and the rising costs of public transport.
Protests in many cities
Similar protests took place in around 80 places across Germany, not just in Potsdam. Each city had its own way of highlighting the looming climate crisis. In Cologne, for example, the activists gathered at the Aachener Weiher at 11:00 a.m. The events were also linked to a global week of action in which demonstrations took place simultaneously in almost 100 countries.
- Augsburg: 14:00 Uhr, Königsplatz
- Berlin: 12:00 Uhr, Invalidenpark
- Düsseldorf: 14:30 Uhr, Kasematten (Fotoaktion)
- München: 12:00 Uhr, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz
- Potsdam: 13:00 Uhr, Magnus-Zeller-Platz
In order to discuss the extensive problem of climate policy, Stefan Rahmstorf, known for his work at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, also spoke to the committed participants. The discussions revolved around the recent announcements by the federal government, which has backed down on the expansion targets for renewable energies. Such decisions meet with massive resistance and make many citizens feel insecure.
Criticism of climate policy
The protests were not just by... daily news perceived as a sign of the diverse resistance to the government's change of course in energy policy, but also show growing discontent among the population. Carla Reemtsma from Fridays for Future criticized the federal government for deliberately creating uncertainty and propaganda against climate protection. “We have to take action locally and strengthen acceptance of climate protection,” was her appeal to everyone present.
In recent years, participation in climate protests in Germany has decreased dramatically. While 1.4 million people took to the streets in 2019, there were only around 75,000 in September last year. This development suggests that other issues, such as threats to democracy or the pandemic, are now the focus of public attention. Nevertheless, the movement remains vital and continues to be involved in other political issues in order to raise society's awareness of climate protection.
The next big meeting is coming up and it remains to be seen how the political situation in Germany will develop. In Potsdam, Cologne and many other cities, activists are determined to fight for their vision of a sustainable and climate-neutral world.