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#12420530

28 May 2025

In Toulouse, France, on May 28, 2025, opponents of the planned A69 highway gather after the decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, which approves the resumption of leveling works on the A69 highway. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides on February 27 to suspend all works on the A69 project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12420539

28 May 2025

In Toulouse, France, on May 28, 2025, opponents of the planned A69 highway gather after the decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, which approves the resumption of leveling works on the A69 highway. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides on February 27 to suspend all works on the A69 project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12420543

28 May 2025

In Toulouse, France, on May 28, 2025, opponents of the planned A69 highway gather after the decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, which approves the resumption of leveling works on the A69 highway. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides on February 27 to suspend all works on the A69 project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12415673

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415674

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415675

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415676

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415677

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415678

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415679

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415680

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415681

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415682

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415683

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415684

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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#12415685

27 May 2025

Workers manufacture ships for export at China Merchants Industrial Group Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 27, 2025.

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