Europe Takes Action Against Climate Protesters Engaging in Direct Action Tactics

European countries, including France and Germany, are cracking down on direct action climate protests by using wiretaps, GPS tracking, and preventative detention. The Last Generation and Extinction Rebellion are among the targeted groups. Germany is considering outlawing The Last Generation, while France has already banned Les Soulevements de La Terre. Activists argue that direct action is necessary due to the failure of other protest strategies. The crackdown has raised concerns about excessive use of force and surveillance, with activists accusing security forces of violence and governments of infringing on civil liberties.