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#12420559

28 May 2025

An opponent speaks in front of banners against the A69 highway. In Toulouse, France, on May 28, 2025, as in other towns in France, opponents of the planned A69 highway gather after the decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, which greenlights 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 highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department put a retroactive law to vote to authorize the building of the A69. They say they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca says all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structure are not close to the numbers given by Atosca. Moreover, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12413926

26 May 2025

Several large concrete housing complexes are surrounded by greenery in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. These buildings illustrate the post-war mass housing architecture and represent the ongoing challenges of affordable housing and limited rental availability in major German cities.

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#12413927

26 May 2025

Several large concrete housing complexes are surrounded by greenery in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. These buildings illustrate the post-war mass housing architecture and represent the ongoing challenges of affordable housing and limited rental availability in major German cities.

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#12413928

26 May 2025

Several large concrete housing complexes are surrounded by greenery in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. These buildings illustrate the post-war mass housing architecture and represent the ongoing challenges of affordable housing and limited rental availability in major German cities.

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#12413929

26 May 2025

Several large concrete housing complexes are surrounded by greenery in Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. These buildings illustrate the post-war mass housing architecture and represent the ongoing challenges of affordable housing and limited rental availability in major German cities.

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#12405257

25 May 2025

Visitors walk through the vibrant stalls and thematic booths of the Zamanand Festival on Ludwigstrasse between the University and Siegestor in Munich, Germany, on May 24, 2025. The street is transformed into a cultural and environmental fair featuring interactive exhibits, sustainability topics, music, and local initiatives.

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#12405245

25 May 2025

Thousands of visitors fill Ludwigstrasse during the Zamanand Festival with a view toward Feldherrnhalle, the Theatinerkirche, and Munich's city center in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. The festival transforms the central boulevard into a car-free zone for music, cultural exhibits, sustainability booths, and street food.

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#12405259

25 May 2025

A dense crowd of festivalgoers gathers under the Siegestor arch during the Zamanand Festival on Ludwigstrasse in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on May 24, 2025. The event transforms the street into a vibrant pedestrian zone filled with art, music, and public participation, visible in the colorful inflatable figures and festive atmosphere.

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23 May 2025

Travelers gather near the information boards and the DB Video Travel Center at Plattling railway station in Plattling, Deggendorf, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 26, 2025. The boards provide schedules, service changes, and regional rail information for passengers.

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#12392680

21 May 2025

An opponent holds a placard reading 'The state imposes the A69 despite Justice' after hearings at the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse following the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, stating they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states 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 given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') and opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025.

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#12392683

21 May 2025

Gilles Garric, an opponent from LVEL, speaks to the press after hearings at the Cour Administrative d'Appel de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025, following the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks 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 construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims 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' (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 reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned 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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#12392684

21 May 2025

The lawyer for opponents, Alice Terrasse, speaks to the press after hearings at the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025. Lawyer Julie Rover is on the right. The court hears an appeal filed by NGE/Atosca against the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca 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 construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the court's decision. Atosca claims 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, such as water evacuation and species protection, affect the project. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free'), and other opponents want the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 is sufficient 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, and more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12392686

21 May 2025

The lawyer for opponents, Alice Terrasse, speaks to the press after hearings at the Cour Administrative d'Appel de Toulouse, in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025. On the left is Gilles Garric from LVEL, and on the right is lawyer Julie Rover. This follows the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks 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 claims 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' (The Way is Free), and other opponents want the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not yet resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling 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, with more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields at risk of destruction.

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#12392687

21 May 2025

The lawyer for opponents, Alice Terrasse, speaks to the press after hearings at the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, following the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks 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' (The Way is Free), and opponents want 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 6,000 vehicles planned 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. In Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025.

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#12392690

21 May 2025

Lawyer for the opponents, Julie Rover, speaks to the press after hearings at the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse following the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, stating they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims 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 given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free), and opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway costs EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025.

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#12392691

21 May 2025

Gilles Garric, an opponent from LVEL, speaks to the press after hearings at the Cour Administrative d'Appel de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025, following the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks 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 construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims 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' (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 reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned 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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