Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Dutch police during a protest in The Hague against fossil fuel subsidies, where she joined Extinction Rebellion demonstrators in blocking a main road.

Greta Thunberg and fellow activists from Extinction Rebellion marched towards the A12 highway in The Hague, aiming to draw attention to the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. Police presence was significant, with officers blocking access to the highway and warning of potential use of force.Thunberg emphasized the importance of demonstrating amidst a "planetary emergency," urging immediate action to save lives and combat ecological crises. Despite widespread support to cut fossil fuel subsidies, activists criticize the Dutch government's delay in implementation until 2030 or later. The protest is part of ongoing efforts to pressure the government ahead of a key debate on fossil subsidies scheduled for June, underscoring the urgency of climate action according to Extinction Rebellion.