An activist from the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion” stormed the set of a television debate on the Swiss channel Leman Bleu on Sunday and stuck to a live podium.
An activist from the environmental group “Extinction Rebellion” burst into the set of a television debate on the Swiss channel on Sunday Leman Blue and stuck to a live podium.
The set had been set up in a very touristy, historic arcade near the Geneva City Hall, and the public was invited to witness it.
The network’s editorial director and presenter, Jeremy Seydoux, scolded the man as he tried to continue the show despite the interruption.
“I refuse to co-host this show with you. It’s a shame. It’s a shame. Sir, you have no place on this set,” Seydoux told the activist.
The activist spoke into the microphone of Swiss public broadcaster RTS, before technicians equipped with solvents arrived to dislodge the man, and escorted him off the set.
The debate centered on the second and decisive round of the elections on Sunday, which chose the composition of the local council of Geneva.
The move echoed recent protests by the German movement Last generationwhose climate activists They have drawn attention for stalling traffic by sticking to the road.