Gelsenkirchen, 28 May 2026

The organizers of a climate protest in Germany are taking legal action against the decision to change the venue of the event, which is scheduled to take place on May 28, 2026, in Gelsenkirchen.

The protest, which is expected to draw up to 2,000 participants, including the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, was originally planned to take place in a different location.

However, the authorities decided to change the venue, citing concerns about public safety and the potential disruption to traffic.

The organizers of the protest, who include several environmental groups, have criticized the decision, arguing that it is an attempt to suppress their right to free speech and assembly.

Background to the Protest

According to a spokesperson for the Verwaltungsgericht Gelsenkirchen, the court has rejected the organizers' appeal against the venue change, stating that the decision was made in the interests of public safety.