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Nearly 600 criminal offenses can be attributed to the ‘last generation’. But the climate activists’ bank accounts don’t seem to be as full as the excerpts of their sentences. Because Moritz Riedacher (26) needs financial support again. The 26-year-old begs for money on the crowdfunding platform Gofundme. The costs for criminal orders and convictions would amount to around 18,000 euros (converted to 17,500 francs), he writes. “I can’t afford this alone.”
That’s why others have to pay now. And not for the first time: at the end of May, Riedacher collected more than 2,500 euros to pay fines. The current fundraising campaign is also attracting a lot of interest.
Responses are pouring in under the call for donations and the accompanying Instagram video. Opinions on the call vary widely. While some thank the activist and wish him well, the majority reacts with incomprehension.
“There is something that can help you with your fines. It’s called ‘work'”
The comment function is now blocked for his private account. On the official “Last Generation” channel, one user writes: “Dear Moritz. There is something that can help you with your fines. It’s called “work”. Others are urging him to take responsibility for his actions.
In the text for his campaign he writes: “I was aware of the consequences that I have to bear as a result of my commitment to climate protection, and I also accept responsibility for it.” But this will does not go far: he would rather avoid serving his sentence in prison.
Dropped out of college to be a full-time activist
His chances of not going to jail are good. Despite many bad comments, as of Monday morning, 311 people had already donated between 5 and 500 euros for the activist. More than 9000 euros have already been collected.
Moritz Riedacher is now a full-time climate clerk. “I quit journalism. I am now a full-time activist,” he told “Bild” at the end of May. In Germany, climate adhesives receive up to 1,300 euros per month. He also receives financial support from his family.
In his call for donations, the activist explains why he is taking on these hardships: “I want to be one of those people who can later say yes. In fact, I did everything I could to stop the catastrophe. I came up for justice when no one else did. Because I knew it was the right thing to do.”
Source: Blick
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