Fine Paid: Climate Activist Windl is Free Again

The well-known climate activist Anja Windl was released from custody in Klagenfurt on Saturday. The German, referred to by the media as "Climate Shakira," had been serving a six-week substitute custodial sentence since mid-January because she was unable to pay a fine. The Carinthia State Police Directorate confirmed a corresponding report by the German "Bild." Windl has now paid the remaining fine and was able to leave the police detention center, it was reported to the APA.

Climate Activist Windl Released from Custody After Fundraising Campaign

According to the newspaper report, Windl is said to be complaining of back pain and wants to be examined by a specialist. However, the police could not provide any information about the activist's health condition. In recent years, Windl has repeatedly attracted attention with adhesive actions and has already received several fines for them.

Windl's release came after activists from the "Last Generation Austria" called for a fundraising campaign on Friday. Windl is "not in good health," read a post on X. It continued: "Help us raise the necessary money to buy her out of prison so she can get the treatment she needs!"

6,000 Euros Collected on Crowdfunding Platform

Within 24 hours, nearly 200 people donated around 6,000 euros via a crowdfunding platform. "Thanks to you, we were able to buy Anja's freedom. Unfortunately, many more fines and legal costs due to her protest are still to come. Donate now to best support Anja and other affected individuals in this difficult situation," it said on Saturday evening under the hashtag "Get Anja out of prison" in the corresponding post on the "gofundme" platform.

(APA/Red)

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