Thousands of Germans took to the streets on Saturday to protest the government's climate change policies, with the Tagesschau reporting that the demonstrations were the largest in recent history.[664716][465000] The protests, which were sparked by a recent survey showing a significant decrease in public trust in the government's climate change efforts, are expected to continue throughout the week.[664716] According to the Tagesschau, the protesters are demanding more urgent action from the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.[664716] The German government has faced increasing pressure to take action on climate change in recent months, with many experts warning that the country is falling behind in its efforts to meet its climate change targets.[465000] The protests are also being driven by concerns about the impact of climate change on the country's natural resources and economy.[465000]