A. environmental activist groupItaly’s Ultima Generazione followed in the footsteps of ‘Stop the Oil’ or ‘Scientific Revolt’ and used a well-known architectural work as a speaker One of the protests. This time the person affected Peace ArchOne of the symbolic symbols of the Italian city of Milan.
A dozen activists They painted some parts of the monument pink In a protest action, in parallel with the work, peace lost in War between Israel and Palestine and the Italian Government’s rejection of arms production and support for Israel.
“They produce weapons that fuel war conflicts,” they protested. Likewise, they reiterated that “there are always those who are rich and powerful.” those who act to our detriment They have been exacerbating the climate crisis and social collapse for years. Therefore, it is our duty to shout and engage in civil resistance.”
activists They were arrested by the policeAccording to several local media reports, some are clinging to the pavement of the monument.
They also protested at the Trevi Fountain
During October, other members of Ultima Generazione carried out another protest action, blocking the A4 motorway connecting the cities of Turin and Milan for two hours, clinging to the asphalt to denounce the severity of the climate crisis and protest against climate change. Political inaction.
Also in May they moved Rome throwing a black liquid and carbon into it Fontana di Trevi and the fountain of the Four Rivers Navona Square Demand an end to fossil fuel use.
Law to stop protests
The Italian Government has approved a bill that aims to punish the authors of such acts of vandalism against works of art, monuments or heritage with fines or criminal sanctions of up to 60,000 euros.
A few months ago, the Vatican City Court convicted a person. “Postponement” of nine-month prison sentence to two climate activists They pasted it on the famous statue of Laocoön protesting the climate crisis and paying compensation of 28,148 euros (about $30,267).