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Anja Windl was on trial in Munich because of a gluing operation. However, the 27-year-old would rather serve the alternative imprisonment instead of the fine.
Munich – The “Last generation“ repeatedly makes a name for itself through sensational protest actions. For example, they threw mashed potatoes at a Monet painting. However, the activists, some of whom are also known as “climate glue,” are best known for sticking themselves to various streets in the Federal Republic of Germany as a protest. Such a blockade also took place in Munich on August 30, 2023. That day, several activists from the “Last Generation” stuck themselves to Einsteinstrasse at the intersection with Leuchtenbergring. Among the demonstrators was Anja Windl, nicknamed “Climate Shakira” due to her resemblance to the famous singer.
The protest led to a traffic jam several hundred meters long and violated a general decree from the city of Munich. Therefore, four of the activists, including Windl, had to answer before the Munich district court.
“Climate Shakira” convicted of sticking action – court did not recognize her justification
Anja Windl showed little remorse in court. She admitted taking part in the protest but defended her methods. “We are on the brink. Civil disobedience is legitimate when all other means have been exhausted,” quoted oe24.at one of her statements in court.
However, the judge was not convinced and did not see this as sufficient justification. The defendants “recognized the traffic jam as a possible consequence of their actions and accepted it with approval,” as the indictment stated. In the end, “Climate Shakira” Anja Windl was sentenced to a fine of 600 euros (40 daily rates of 15 euros each). Another defendant received the same sentence, while the other two each had to pay 40 daily rates of 20 euros each.
“Climate Shakira” does not want to accept the court’s verdict and has announced an appeal
Alternatively, the fine can be converted into a prison sentence. In Anja Windl's case, that would be 40 days in prison, which she will probably serve if the verdict stands. Because according to their own statements t-online.de Her “financial means are barely enough to live on.” She cannot pay the fine imposed on her. The Munich police have also already sent the climate stickers a hefty bill.
However, the 27-year-old doesn't want to let it get that far. “I don’t accept the verdict,” she said and announced that she would appeal. She also plans to continue participating in Last Generation protests. However, she will no longer stick to the street because the “last generation” has moved away from this form of protest.
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