Protest. On 19 September, numerous initiatives in Catalonia and Spain called for demonstrations against the expansion of airports. The protest was especially massive in Barcelona, where, according to organisers, about 90,000 people from all over Catalonia gathered. There were also demonstrations in Madrid and Palma de Mallorca. The message was clear: fewer planes, more life. People are fighting for the climate, health and life - all of which are incompatible with bigger airports and more flights. Instead, we need a different mobility and an economic system that is oriented towards the needs of people and the limits of the planet. As Stay Grounded, we spoke out against airport expansions in Barcelona and Madrid in July.
Reports on the demonstrations (in Catalan and Spanish) have been collected by our member Zeroport. To learn more, read this report in English by Catalan News including a video explaining the
background of the protests.
