Climate Activist Who Caused the Fall Has Been Arrested, Prosecutor: "Maybe a Prison Sentence Can Be a Wake-up Call for him."

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The action by Bruges climate activist Wouter Mouton during the Tour of Bruges was justified in substance, but he chose the wrong enemy. That is according to communications strategist Koen Thewissen. He finds it unacceptable that Mouton put people in danger, although he understands that Mouton wants to get the climate crisis into the media—at all costs. Yesterday, Mouton sat down in the middle of the Tour of Bruges course. In doing so, he caused …

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14:37 Climate activist Wouter Mouton has been arrested by the Bruges investigating judge on suspicion of malicious obstruction of traffic and intentional assault and battery. During an action by he...