German climate activist criticizes Last Generation protests

German environmentalist Luisa Neubauer has criticized the radical form of protest deployed by the Last Generation group, in comments to the Watson news portal on Saturday. "Political change does not categorically come faster by resorting to more radical measures," said the activist known for her involvement in the Fridays for Future youth movement, in remarks seen ahead of publication by dpa. Rather, she said, the key is to act strategically. "It's not always more effective to hit harder." Regarding efforts to introduce a speed limit on German motorways, for example, she said it could be more ...