Several environmental activists from the green activist group 'Extinction Rebellion' were arrested on Monday (7 October) as the cross-Europe network demanded government action in support of the climate emergency and a commitment to reducing the impact of climate change.
The UK-founded group's demands have received the support of civil society and other environmental organisations across Europe.
Several activists were arrested across European capitals - for erecting a tent camp on ...
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Elena is EUobserver's editor-in-chief. She is from Spain and has studied journalism and new media in Spanish and Belgian universities. Previously she worked on European affairs at VoteWatch Europe and the Spanish news agency EFE.