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#13086678

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086679

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086682

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086683

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086688

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086692

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086694

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086695

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13086696

12 December 2025

People gather for protests in Porto, Portugal, as a general strike takes place, disrupting several public services and some private entities. After a large gathering, protesters make their way through traffic. Several schools are closed, public transportation is significantly reduced, and medical appointments are canceled or delayed. This is the first general strike since 2013, and unions launch it to protest against proposed major labor reforms by the ruling government, led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

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#13085492

11 December 2025

One of the main lawyers for opponents of the A69 highway, Julie Rover, receives applause when quitting the court. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (builders) do not respect even their own documents about ecological compensations, and there are issues of violence against opponents and non-compliance with regulations. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. 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.

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#13085499

11 December 2025

MP Christine Arrighi listens to lawyers for the opponents after the hearings. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (builders) do not respect even their own documents about ecological compensations, violence against opponents, non-respect of regulations, etc. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. 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. 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.

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#13085489

11 December 2025

Members of the collective 'La Voie Est Libre' pose for a picture in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse before the hearings. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (builders) do not respect even their own documents about ecological compensations, violence against opponents, non-respect of regulations, etc. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. 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. 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. In Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085505

11 December 2025

Juli Rover, one of the main lawyers for the A69 opponents, speaks to them after the hearings. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (the builders) do not respect even their own documents regarding ecological compensations, and that there are violations against opponents and non-compliance with regulations. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the matter are given. 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. In Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085488

11 December 2025

People gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (builders) do not respect even their own documents about ecological compensations, violence against opponents, non-compliance with regulations, etc. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. 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. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085490

11 December 2025

People gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. A final hearing on the legality of the environmental authorizations for the planned highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse. Plaintiffs against the A69 ask the court to nullify all environmental authorizations given for the A69 project. Opponents gather in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal during the hearings. They argue that this highway is not legally sound, that NGE/Atosca (builders) do not respect even their own documents about ecological compensations, violence against opponents, non-compliance with regulations, etc. NGE/Atosca and the Minister of Ecology plead that this highway is 'necessary by nature' and that the first decision of the Administrative Court to scrap the authorizations is an 'anomaly'. The verdict will be given on December 30, 2025. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. 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. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025.

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