Jörg Alt

Jesuit priest Jörg Alt has been actively involved in climate activism, notably participating in protests that draw attention to the urgent need for improved climate policies in Germany. In August 2022, he was arrested for blocking traffic at the Nuremberg main train station as part of a demonstration, leading to a court ruling that imposed a fine for his actions. Rather than pay the fine, Alt chose to serve a substitute prison sentence, viewing it as a final act of protest to highlight the deficiencies in climate policy. He has previously advocated for initiatives such as a financial transaction tax and has faced legal challenges related to his activism.