# Es brennt climate and democracy protests in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/es-brennt-climate-and-democracy-protests-in-germany > Updated: 2026-10-04T22:05:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The “Es brennt” (It is burning) movement organized a series of nationwide human chains and demonstrations across Germany and parts of Belgium to coincide with German Unity Day. The movement, involving nearly 100 organizations, aimed to address climate change and democratic concerns through five primary demands, including the primacy of renewable energies and the preservation of life foundations. On the day of action, more than 12,000 participants took part in the coordinated efforts. Organized by groups such as ‘Omas for Future’ and ‘Gemeinsam Zukunft gestalten’, the demonstrations spanned 42 regional groups in cities including Lübeck, Munich, and Freiburg. In Aachen, participants included a cross-border connection to Belgium. Protesters used white sheets of paper to symbolize a ‘new beginning’ and collected messages to be sent to the Federal Chancellery. While turnout was significant, local participation varied, such as in Konstanz, where approximately 300 people gathered to protest the gap between current political measures and the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Omas for Future lead nationwide human chains for climate action Over 12,000 people participated in nationwide human chains across Germany on German Unity Day to demand stronger climate protection and political action for future generations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omas-for-future-lead-nationwide-human-chains-for-climate-action ### 2026-09-28: “Es brennt” movement to form human chains for climate and democracy On German Unity Day, the “Es brennt” movement will organize human chains across Germany and Belgium to demand climate protection, adherence to the Basic Law, and renewable energy priority. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/es-brennt-movement-to-form-human-chains-for-climate-and-democracy --- Cite as: Es brennt climate and democracy protests in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/es-brennt-climate-and-democracy-protests-in-germany