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Numerous demonstrations against fossil subsidies in the run-up to the EU elections

United for Climate Justice joins forces with more and more climate movements In the weeks before the EU elections, various climate and grassroots movements, joined together as United for Climate Justice (UCJ), will have demonstrations and non-violent civil disobedience actions across Europe. E.g. in Germany alone, 8 blockades will take place throughout the country, organized by Letzte Generation. UCJ demands that all European Union (EU) member states immediately end all subsidies to the fossil fuel industry [1], amounting to at least 405 billion euros. European Parliament’s resolution needs to be executed On 21 November 2023, members of the European Parliament adopted a

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European Stop Fossil Subsidies campaign continues all over Europe

United for Climate Justice keeps increasing pressure on EU member states On Saturday 4 May, United for Climate Justice (UCJ) will continue its escalation campaign of non-violent civil disobedience actions across Europe. UCJ demands that all European Union (EU) member states immediately end all subsidies, amounting to at least 405 billion euros to the fossil industry. 30 climate movements from three countries will support this campaign via blockades, organised demonstrations and other non-violent actions. Campaign started last month with Greta Thunberg joining the blockade in the Netherlands On April 6, Greta Thunberg joined the 37th Stop Fossil Subsidies action in The Hague in

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United for Climate Justice announces joint non-violent disobedience actions across Europe to stop fossil subsidies

The climate crisis demands for European movements to join forces and take action together On Saturday 6 April, nine countries across Europe organised non-violent civil disobedience actions. United for Climate Justice (UCJ), a platform of various grassroot and climate movements, is coordinating these actions. 30 climate movements have already joined this international platform. UCJ demands that all European Union (EU) member states immediately end all subsidies to the fossil industry. EU endangering its citizens by sponsoring big corporations Spokesperson of UCJ: “The IPCC report 2023 shows that greenhouse gas emissions must be radically reduced – but instead, governments and the European Union

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