The climate activist group „Ostatnie Pokolenie” (Last Generation) surprised everyone when two of its members got onto the grounds of the Presidential Palace.
Ostatnie Pokolenie – who are the activists?
The „Ostatnie Pokolenie” movement is known for creative, often spectacular protests aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis.
How the protest at the Presidential Palace unfolded
Two activists, Patryk and Filip, got onto the grounds of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, presenting their demands to Karol Nawrocki, who will soon take office as President of the Republic of Poland. Photos documenting the happening were published on social media. The aim was to draw attention to the movement’s demands and to pressure politicians into taking concrete action.
Patryk and Filip are activists associated with the climate movement Ostatnie Pokolenie, who on 25 July 2025 entered the grounds of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw to present their demands to the incoming president, Karol Nawrocki. Their actions symbolise the growing determination of the young generation on the issues of the climate crisis.
Patryk Gruszka
- One of the movement’s more recognisable activists.
- His activism is based on media-oriented, often radical protests, such as road blockades and demonstrations outside important institutions.
- As a guest of Radio Warszawa, he stressed that the aim of „Ostatnie Pokolenie” is not only to draw attention to the climate, but also to pressure politicians into implementing real change, particularly regarding public transport and environmental protection.
Filip
According to available information, both Patryk and Filip belong to people convinced of the need for radical action, even if it leads to wide public debate and controversy.
Co-organiser of the action outside the Presidential Palace.
Together with Patryk, he represented the movement’s position during dialogue with the media and while formulating the demands.
What does Ostatnie Pokolenie demand?
The main demands presented by the activists are:
- Introduction of the „Lex Ostatnie Pokolenie”, a law providing, among other things, for a monthly public transport ticket costing PLN 50,
- Allocating greater funds to the development of regional public transport instead of building new motorways,
- Genuine efforts to combat transport exclusion and the swift implementation of measures to counter the climate crisis.
The activists declare that within two weeks they wrote a draft law and will do everything to have it reach the Sejm by the end of the year.
