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#13085496

11 December 2025

One of the plaintiffs' lawyers, Mr. Faro, speaks to opponents after the hearings in front of the Administrative Court of Appeal. 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 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. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085497

11 December 2025

People leave the Administrative Court of Appeal 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-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'), opponents want 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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#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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#13085503

11 December 2025

An opponent holds a sheet reading 'Anacronism69'. 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-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 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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#13041309

30 November 2025

Daily wage workers work at an under-construction residential building in Siliguri, India, on November 30, 2025. The new codes replace 29 existing laws and aim to reform India's labor market, a key element in helping the Indian economy achieve its potential. India's gross domestic product (GDP) quickens to 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, up from 5.6% in the same quarter last year.

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#13041311

30 November 2025

Daily wage workers work at an under-construction residential building in Siliguri, India, on November 30, 2025. The new codes replace 29 existing laws and aim to reform India's labor market, a key element in helping the Indian economy achieve its potential. India's gross domestic product (GDP) quickens to 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, up from 5.6% in the same quarter last year.

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#13035681

28 November 2025

Lawyer Alice Terrasse for the plaintiffs speaks to the press after the hearings. A rare hearing takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, France, on November 28, 2025, where plaintiffs against the A69 are joined by the SAF (Union of French Lawyers) to request the recusal of two judges of the panel who participated in a ruling reauthorizing the works to continue on the planned A69 highway. Plaintiffs have already asked these judges to recuse themselves, and they refused. Plaintiffs go to the Administrative Court of Appeal, stating these judges must be recused to protect the confidence of French citizens in the administrative courts and the entire judicial system. Lawyers also plead for the impartiality of the justice system. More than a dozen lawyers are present as this is a very rare case in the French justice system. According to custom, if a judge has already judged a case, he recuses himself if the same case goes again in courts. 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 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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#13035682

28 November 2025

A poster reads 'Lawyers Environment' inside the Administrative Court of Appeal. A rare hearing takes place in the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse, France, on November 28, 2025. Plaintiffs against the A69 are joined by the SAF (Union of French Lawyers) to request the recusal of two judges of the panel who participated in a ruling reauthorizing the continuation of works on the planned A69 highway. Plaintiffs have already asked these judges to recuse themselves, and they refused. Plaintiffs go to the Administrative Court of Appeal, stating these judges must be recused to protect the confidence of French citizens in the administrative courts and the entire judicial system. Lawyers also plead for the impartiality of justice. More than a dozen lawyers are present as this is a very rare case in the French justice system. According to custom, if a judge has already judged a case, he recuses himself if the same case goes again in courts. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents want the building of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 is 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.

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#13033836

28 November 2025

Daily wage workers work at an under-construction new residential building in Siliguri, India, on November 28, 2025. Published reports mention that the new labor codes from November 21 mean some big benefits for workers, including universal minimum wages, gratuity benefits, social security coverage, and provisions for women to do night shifts. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expresses confidence in India's economic outlook, projecting solid growth despite external uncertainties.

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#13031449

27 November 2025

A traveler focuses intently on a smartphone displaying a navigation application in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025.

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#13028615

26 November 2025

A male influencer sits at an outdoor street cafe table, works on a device, and records content in Florence, Italy, on November 22, 2025. The influencer wears a flat cap and a patterned scarf and looks at a small device on the table. The image contrasts the modern gig economy delivery service with the creative or digital content work performed at the cafe.

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#13028616

26 November 2025

A male influencer sits at an outdoor street cafe table, works on a device, and records content in Florence, Italy, on November 22, 2025. The influencer wears a flat cap and a patterned scarf and looks at a small device on the table. The image contrasts the modern gig economy delivery service with the creative or digital content work performed at the cafe.

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#13027944

26 November 2025

Two young women sit side-by-side on a wooden and metal bench, both looking intently at one mobile phone while resting against a highly ornate marble building facade in Trento, Italy, on November 23, 2025. The background features a large, circular marble insert set within gothic-style architectural paneling. The women wear dark, warm clothing, highlighting their engagement with digital technology and communication in a historic public space.

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#13024743

25 November 2025

A small group of travelers stands on a wet, paved street, leaning against the illuminated facade of a building while focusing intently on their smartphones in Venice, Italy, on November 16, 2025. The scene depicts the reliance on digital technology for communication and navigation, even in the historic urban environment. The damp pavement and black jackets suggest inclement or chilly evening weather.

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#13022962

24 November 2025

A young man stands on a paved sidewalk, looking down intently at his mobile phone near the edge of a canal at night in Venice, Italy, on November 15, 2025. The man wears a denim jacket, dark pants, and a baseball cap. His focus on the handheld device highlights digital communication and technology.

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#13022963

24 November 2025

A young man stands on a paved sidewalk, looking down intently at his mobile phone near the edge of a canal at night in Venice, Italy, on November 15, 2025. The man wears a denim jacket, dark pants, and a baseball cap. His focus on the handheld device highlights digital communication and technology use in the historic urban environment. Other pedestrians are visible passing.

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