Protest in Leipzig: Citizens defend themselves against airport expansion!

Protest in Leipzig: Citizens defend themselves against airport expansion!

In the heart of Leipzig, there was a powerful protest against the controversial expansion plans of Leipzig/Halle Airport on Saturday. Around 300 angry citizens, supported by environmental associations and citizens' initiatives, went through the city's streets to draw attention to the dangers of the project. In September, the Saxon State Directorate had given approval for the expansion of the apron area by about 40 hectares, which should significantly increase the capacity to prepare freight. However, the residents feel over and criticize that their concerns about noise protection and environmental protection have been ignored. A speaker of the federal government announced during the demonstration to take legal action against the plans.

political turbulence: FDP and the break of the traffic light coalition

Meanwhile, it also bubbles in the political landscape of Germany. According to reports, the FDP has been planning the fracture of the traffic light coalition, which endangered political stability on November 6th. Research from "Zeit" and "Süddeutscher Zeitung" show that the FDP leadership has played various scenarios since the end of September to destabilize the coalition. Finance Minister Christian Lindner said frustrated in a session about the partners SPD and Greens. The reactions to these revelations are violent: SPD Co-Co-Co-Co-Co-Esken speaks of a "smear theater at the country's expense", while the Greens emphasize that they did not go to the government for political games. The accusation of conscious provocation hovers over the FDP, which is now faced with a massive loss of credibility.

The events in Leipzig and the political intrigues in Berlin show how tense the situation is at both local and national level. While the citizens are fighting for their rights and the environment, the political actors seem to be trapped in a power game that could have far -reaching consequences for the future of Germany.