Extinction Rebellion Protesters Clash with Police Ahead of NATO Summit in The Hague

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – Extinction Rebellion activists engaged in confrontations with police officers today as they attempted to block the A12 motorway in The Hague. The protest, which occurred ahead of a scheduled NATO summit, aimed to draw attention to concerns regarding the alliance's military spending and the ongoing global climate crisis. Demonstrators, some carrying a large banner stating "STOP FOSSIELE SUBSIDIES" (Stop Fossil Subsidies) and the distinctive Extinction Rebellion flag, were met by police forces who actively worked to disperse the crowd and prevent the blockade. The incident highlights the growing tensions between climate activism and major international political gatherings.