"First draft"

#12200182

27 March 2025

A woman holds a cardboard sign reading 'Public services at the service of publics, stop to closures'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200183

27 March 2025

A protester uses a microphone in front of a banner reading 'Against war culture, angry students'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200184

27 March 2025

During the gathering, a protester holds a placard reading 'Fascists greedy on empty cultures'. Other placards read (from left to right): 'ISDAT in danger', 'Art school in danger', and 'youth community centres in danger'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centres, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200186

27 March 2025

A young woman holds a placard reading 'Macron, give the money back'. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200187

27 March 2025

A protester holds a cardboard sign reading 'Rachida, you won't have us'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200189

27 March 2025

Women react during the gathering. The placard reads 'One will die but not even on the stage'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200193

27 March 2025

During the die-in, a woman hits a saucepan near a placard reading 'Rachida, you won't have us'. Rachida Dati is the culture minister. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all culture arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200194

27 March 2025

A woman holds a cardboard sign reading 'One library opened, a jail closed'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200195

27 March 2025

During the die-in, two protesters hold a banner reading 'Cultural centers in peril'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and lay off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200198

27 March 2025

During the die-in, two protesters hold cardboards reading '-63% for cultural centers' and '-60% for libraries'. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social sectors from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200199

27 March 2025

A woman speaks into a microphone during the die-in near a banner reading 'Here Moudenc plans the destruction of cultural and public services'. JL Moudenc is the mayor of Toulouse. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200200

27 March 2025

During the die-in, two people hold a banner reading 'Here Moudenc is programming the destruction of cultural and public services'. JL Moudenc is the mayor of Toulouse. As Macron says France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of putting money into growing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200201

27 March 2025

Protesters hold a banner reading 'Here, Moudenc is programming the destruction of public services'. JL Moudenc is the mayor of Toulouse. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200202

27 March 2025

A protester lies against a cardboard sign reading 'Toulouse culture budget: EUR28 million for the Capitole, EUR7 million for the rest'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200203

27 March 2025

During the die-in, a man lies with a placard reading 'Brutal cut in Toulouse: -60% for libraries'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200205

27 March 2025

During the die-in in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, in Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025, as Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. Hundreds of people gather first in front of the town hall of Toulouse, the Capitole, to perform a die-in in red and black before gathering with other sectors behind the town hall. They make drastic cuts in all cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, and are laying off people. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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