Last year, 'Last Generation' climate activists caused disruption to the logistics company DHL by blocking its operations. Legal proceedings are now underway regarding this incident. In court, the activists rejected the company's settlement offer. They do not wish to plant trees as part of a reforestation campaign.

In July 2021, 50 activists staged a fairly significant protest, blocking access to the logistics centre of the transport company DHL at Leipzig Airport. Employees were delayed, flights were held up, and consequently, connecting flights were also missed or delayed.

DHL filed a civil lawsuit against the climate activists seeking compensation for damages. The losses are estimated at approximately €500,000, and in the case against one of the activist leaders, the logistics company requested €84,000.

80 actual climate-related hours of work is too much

However, it seems there is someone in the DHL management with a 'green' heart as well. Company representatives proposed a settlement: the company would waive the requested €84,000 in damages if the defendant (the climate activist) agreed to dedicate 80 working hours to reforestation and nature conservation work by planting trees. As an alternative, it was suggested to pay a forestry company €15 for each hour of work.

Nothing came of the proposed agreement. Evidently, the climate activist is not interested in donating her free time to planting trees. Lawyers emphasised that the protest at the DHL centre had been registered and took place within the limits allowed by law.

The court's decision is expected by October at the latest. If the climate activist loses the case, it is possible that her allies from the July 2021 activities will also be sued.
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