Thirteen Last Generation activists have received verdicts for blocking traffic in Warsaw. The District Court for Warsaw Praga-Południe acknowledged the blockade of the Poniatowski Bridge and the entrance to the Taylor Swift concert as acts of civil disobedience. The activists were handed the lowest possible penalty – a reprimand.

At a press conference on 14 October, one of the defendants, Zofia Sobczak, stated: "The reasoning behind these verdicts is groundbreaking and could hold historic significance for the fight against climate collapse in Poland. The judge recognised the blockades as acts of civil disobedience and took into account the crucial context of the climate crisis."

Last Generation highlighted key points from the court's ruling in their press materials. The court stated: "The individuals charged in this case are members of a social organisation aimed at drawing attention to the issue of the climate crisis and advocating for environmental protection. [...] The acts in question were deemed by the court to be a form of civil disobedience intended to demonstrate to the public the values held by the defendants."

The court's reasoning also noted that the blockade of the entrance to the Taylor Swift concert occurred on Siwiec Street. The court highlighted: "The location of the offence – Siwiec Street, where in 1968 another Polish citizen, Ryszard Siwiec, sought to reach out to society through self-immolation to awaken its conscience, though in a sphere unrelated to environmental protection – must be viewed as both significant and symbolic [...]. Today, he is considered a hero by many, and perhaps in the future, those found guilty today will also be seen as heroes."

Representatives of Last Generation remarked that while they do not see themselves as heroes on the scale of Siwiec, they are honoured by the comparison. Sobczak emphasised: "[...] We want this comparison to highlight that civil disobedience has a long and honourable tradition, both globally and in Poland. Whether through blockades, painting on walls, or disrupting cultural events, these forms of protest have always been a tool for movements that change the course of history."

Last Generation activist Dr Helena Datner added: "Regardless of the verdicts, ordinary people will continue to break the law peacefully. The real crime lies in climate policies that cause deadly floods, hurricanes, and heatwaves, lead to the collapse of food chains, and force billions into migration."