"As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' Fre..."

#12249563

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249564

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249569

11 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic budget cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249562

11 April 2025

People stand in front of the closed 'Antoine de St Exupery' public library. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy,' French regions, departments, and city councils must make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249568

11 April 2025

A young woman holds a sign reading 'Give us back our books'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters say that instead of increasing military spending, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12249567

11 April 2025

A unionist stands in front of the entrance of the 'Antoine de St Exupery' public library. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, residents of the Bagatelle neighborhood, librarians, and trade unionists gather to protest against the closure of a library in this deprived neighborhood. The library has been closed since January 1, and they fear it will never reopen as two people are needed but will not be hired. From the government level to the city level, all are making drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, community youth clubs, etc. In Toulouse, some libraries, theaters, and youth community centers will close next year. Students and protesters state that instead of increasing military spending, they should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12248513

10 April 2025

As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in cultural arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they 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, the government should preserve culture and social services from the deepening cuts.

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#12248508

10 April 2025

A protester looks at pictures of previous mobilizations at the ENSAV. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). 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. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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#12248516

10 April 2025

Protesters stand at the entrance of the ENSAV where a banner reads 'ENSAV for Culture'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they 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, the government should preserve culture and social services from deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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#12248514

10 April 2025

Protesters hold signs against financial cuts in the culture sector. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025, before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they 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.

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#12248517

10 April 2025

A woman places her placard on a statue at the entrance of the ENSAV after the gathering. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). 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. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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#12248509

10 April 2025

A protester holds a cardboard sign reading, 'It's this Culture, everything humankind has invented to make the world bearable and death confrontable. Aime Cesaire'. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People in the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). 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 deepening cuts. In Toulouse, France, on April 10, 2025.

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#12248510

10 April 2025

At the ENSAV, a statue has the phrase 'Transgender rights are human rights' written on its thigh. As Macron states that France must adopt a 'war economy', French regions, departments, and city councils make drastic cuts in their budgets. People from the culture sector organize a gathering in Toulouse before going to the ENSAV (National Superior School of Visual Arts). From the government level to the city level, all make drastic cuts in culture, arts, leisure centers, libraries, and community youth clubs, and they 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 April 10, 2025.

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#12200188

27 March 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 in Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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#12200196

27 March 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 in Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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27 March 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 in Toulouse, France, on March 27, 2025.

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