Thousands of climate protesters gather in German city of Hamm against gas power plants

On Saturday, thousands of climate activists gathered in Hamm, a city in western Germany, to protest planned construction of new gas-fired power stations. The demonstration took place as Germany seeks solutions to secure its energy supply.

A massive climate protest action took place on Saturday in the city of Hamm, located in western Germany, bringing together thousands of activists from across the country. The demonstrators opposed government plans to build new gas-fired power plants.

According to the activists, the new gas power stations would contradict Germany's climate commitments and the goals of the Paris Agreement. Protesters demanded that the state invest in renewable energy solutions instead of fossil fuels.

In recent years, Germany has been forced to rethink its energy policy following the disruption of Russian gas supplies. Although the share of renewable energy has grown, authorities feel responsible for supply security, which has led to debates about the role of gas energy in the energy mix.

The demonstration in Hamm reflects broader tensions in Europe, where governments balance short-term energy security with long-term climate goals. Critics warn that building new gas power plants could hinder cuts to CO2 emissions for decades to come.