Climate Activists Target Thales Over Military Ties and Fossil Fuel Use
Climate activists from the group Climáximo staged an early-morning protest at Thales’ offices in Paço de Arcos. The demonstration targeted the company’s links to the military industry and its role in fuelling armed conflicts. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 7:05 a.m., where red paint and slogans marked the building’s façade. Protesters splashed red paint on Thales’ headquarters and sprayed the word Genocidal across the front. Their action aimed to expose the ties between military contractors, fossil fuel use, and global conflicts. Among the demonstrators was Daniela Subtil, an activist with expertise in International Relations and Climate Change.
Thales has faced criticism for profiting from war and partnering with firms like Elbit Systems. The company also plays a key part in Europe’s border militarisation, supplying surveillance and migration control technologies. Activists argue that such operations worsen climate harm, as the military sector consumes vast amounts of fossil fuels. The U.S. military alone ranks as the world’s largest institutional carbon emitter. Globally, military emissions make up roughly 5.5% of all greenhouse gases. Protesters stressed that arms manufacturers like Thales contribute to both environmental destruction and human suffering through their business practices.
The protest ended with a clear message: the military industry’s reliance on fossil fuels and its role in conflicts have far-reaching consequences. Thales’ involvement in border security and arms production remains under scrutiny as activists push for accountability. The company has yet to respond to the demonstration.
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