"Libraries"

#12231524

6 April 2025

People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their artwork to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and 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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#12231526

6 April 2025

People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their artwork to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and 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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#12231528

6 April 2025

A woman holds a cardboard sign reading 'Art workshops in jail cancelled in 2025 after 15 years of existence'. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their artwork to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making 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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#12231529

6 April 2025

People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their artwork to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and 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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#12231530

6 April 2025

A protester holds a placard reading 'Let us rearm culture'. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making 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.

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#12231532

6 April 2025

A man speaks to the crowd near a placard reading 'Danger. Gravediggers of culture are criminals. No to austerity'. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 2025, where artists and performers walk with their pieces of work to raise awareness about cuts in culture. As Macron states that France must be put on a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. From the government level to the city level, all are making 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 increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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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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#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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#12200180

27 March 2025

During the die-in, a young woman holds a placard reading 'Toulouse culture budget: EUR28 million for the Capitole, EUR7 million for all the rest'. As Macron states that 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 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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#12200181

27 March 2025

Protesters hold cardboard signs reading 'Make art not war', 'More culture, less censorship', and 'Subventions have been cut during the editing'. 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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#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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#12200185

27 March 2025

Protesters hold placards during the gathering. 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, and 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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#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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