The authorities decided to demolish the village of Lützerath in order to expand the coal mine.
In western Germany, police have been clashing with protesters for several days against the demolition of part of the village of Lützerath in order to expand a coal mine.
It follows from police publications that on Wednesday, January 11, evacuation began from the village of Lutzerath, where it is planned to mine coal. At this time, the activists began to throw stones, fireworks and Molotov cocktails at the police.
Law enforcement officers are also asking media representatives to stay away from the clashes.
Eyewitnesses posted videos of the clashes online.