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#12372290

16 May 2025

A construction site for the A69 near Cuq-Toulza in Tarn is located near a protected creek. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides 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' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop 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 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 face destruction. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372291

16 May 2025

The concessionaire of the A69 places a sign reading 'Beware invasive plants' at an A69 construction site near Montcabrier, Haute-Garonne. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides 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, 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 provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents of the project, want the construction of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice 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 15, 2025.

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#12372292

16 May 2025

Garbage is left by Atosca/NGE very near a protected creek on the A69 construction site. The placard is put here by Atosca/NGE. After 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 let the works 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. They state 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' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the 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 15, 2025.

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#12372293

16 May 2025

Levelling works are not close to being finished near the town of Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends 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 levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Several problems, such as water evacuation and protection of species, plague the work. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents of the project, want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. 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 15, 2025.

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#12372294

16 May 2025

A view of one of the A69 construction sites near Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all work on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the work to continue while the appeal is judged. 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 work has begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling work 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'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. 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. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372295

16 May 2025

A detail on one of the A69 construction sites between Toulouse and Castres. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides 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 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 given by Atosca. Additionally, 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'), 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 15, 2025.

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#12372296

16 May 2025

A sign reads 'Water' at the A69 construction site. The Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends 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 Court's decision. 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'), which opposes the project, wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project 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. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12331396

4 May 2025

A red umbrella stands open on a balcony of a residential building under bright sunlight in Rosenheim, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on September 5, 2021. The clear sky and warm lighting reflect stable late summer weather in southern Germany.

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#12320979

1 May 2025

A placard reading ''Soziales rauf! Rustung runter!'' (''Increase social spending! Reduce military spending!'') is displayed on a van during the Labour Day demonstration organized by German trade unions in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on May 1, 2025. The message reflects widespread demands to redirect public funds from defense budgets toward social programs, education, and public welfare.

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#12319016

30 April 2025

Small groups of people walk along a quiet residential street lined with parked cars and multi-storey housing buildings in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on April 29, 2025. The area reflects the typical urban residential structure amid discussions about housing shortages and increasing rent costs in German cities.

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#12319006

30 April 2025

A view of balconies and windows on the facade of a mid-rise residential apartment building in Munich, Germany, on April 29, 2025, shows personal decoration and dense living conditions against the backdrop of Germany's housing shortage and increasing urban rent levels.

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#12319012

30 April 2025

Two modern mid-rise apartment buildings stand behind a public green lawn and tree-lined path in Munich, Germany, on April 29, 2025. The scene highlights newly developed residential housing amid ongoing concerns about rising rents and housing shortages in German cities.

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#12319013

30 April 2025

People walk and rest along a tree-lined pedestrian path in a residential neighborhood in Munich, Germany, on April 29, 2025. The landscaped public space provides urban greenery and community infrastructure amid the broader backdrop of housing shortages and rising rent levels in German cities.

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#12318674

30 April 2025

A Smartflower compact photovoltaic system is installed on the grounds of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, in Straubing, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 26, 2025. The Smartflower is a solar energy device that unfolds like a flower to track the sun for optimal solar power generation.

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#12318675

30 April 2025

A Smartflower compact photovoltaic system is installed on the grounds of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, in Straubing, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 26, 2025. The Smartflower is a solar energy device that unfolds like a flower to track the sun for optimal solar power generation.

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#12318676

30 April 2025

A Smartflower compact photovoltaic system is installed on the grounds of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, in Straubing, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 26, 2025. The Smartflower is a solar energy device that unfolds like a flower to track the sun for optimal solar power generation.

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