"failed opposition"

#12392693

21 May 2025

Gilles Garric, opponent from LVEL speaks to the press after hearings at the Cour Administrative d'Appel de Toulouse' (ie 'Adminiistrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse') after the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca filed an appeal against this decision and asked the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal will be judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department put on vote a retroactiv law to authorize the building of the A69. They say they want to bypass the decision of the Admin istrative Court of Toulouse.Atosca says all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structure aren't close to the numbers given by Atosca. More, several problems plagued the work suh as water evacuation, protection of species, etc. The main assocation 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free'), opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Toulouse. France. May 21th 2025.

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#12392684

21 May 2025

The lawyer for opponents, Alice Terrasse, speaks to the press after hearings at the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse in Toulouse, France, on May 21, 2025. Lawyer Julie Rover is on the right. The court hears an appeal filed by NGE/Atosca against the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca requests the court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the court's decision. Atosca claims that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues, such as water evacuation and species protection, affect the project. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free'), and other opponents want the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 is sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12372276

16 May 2025

The construction site of the A69 in Castres, Tarn, is not yet complete in terms of levelling works and highway structures. The Administrative Court of Toulouse has decided to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. In response, NGE/Atosca has filed an appeal against this decision and requested the Court to allow the works to continue while the appeal is being judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department have proposed a retroactive law to authorize the construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims that all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the actual progress of levelling works and highway structures does not match the figures provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues, such as water evacuation and species protection, have affected the work. The main association opposing the project, 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free'), wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12237271

6 April 2025

More than 100,000 people protest the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian power grab, in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12233726

6 April 2025

People in anti-Trump hats join more than 100,000 others to protest the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power, in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12233486

6 April 2025

Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) speaks to more than 100,000 people during a ''Hands Off'' protest against the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power, in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12232596

6 April 2025

More than 100,000 people protest the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power, in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12232565

6 April 2025

Two women cheer during a Hands Off protest against the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power, in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12232186

6 April 2025

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) fires up the crowd of more than 100,000 at a Hands Off protest against the Trump administration's massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power in Washington, U.S., on April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#12231515

5 April 2025

More than 100,000 people protest the Trump administration’s massive employment and funding cuts, and authoritarian seizure of power of questionable constitutionality, in Washington, April 5, 2025. Most of the closures and cuts have been executed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and numerous lawsuits have been filed to contest the constitutionality of DOGE and specific actions it has taken.

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#11910763

2 January 2025

A police riot squad stands by to maintain order as around 30 supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a sit-in protest in front of his official residence to block his arrest in Seoul, South Korea, on January 2, 2025. Authorities report that a total of 2,000 officers are deployed for the operation. Protesters hold signs reading ''STOP THE STEAL'' as they voice their opposition to the president's detention. A Seoul court issues a detention warrant for Yoon over his failed attempt to impose martial law, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face arrest.

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#11910764

2 January 2025

A police riot squad stands by to maintain order as around 30 supporters of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a sit-in protest in front of his official residence to block his arrest in Seoul, South Korea, on January 2, 2025. Protesters hold signs reading Martial Law is Legal while waving American flags to voice their opposition to the president's detention. Authorities report that a total of 2,000 officers are deployed for the operation. A Seoul court issues a detention warrant for Yoon over his failed attempt to impose martial law, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face arrest.

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#11524072

29 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 28: reading 'Tusk, you have failed' as members of the KOD (Committee for the Defense of Democracy) protest outside the Court of Appeal demanding the restoration of the rule of law and opposing the appointment of 'neo-judges' in Poland, on August 28, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. President Andrzej Duda's recent appointment of a controversial judge, approved by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has sparked accusations of unconstitutional actions and triggered a new wave of protests in Poland.

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#11524103

29 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 28: An activist holds a placard reading 'Tusk, you have failed' as members of the KOD (Committee for the Defense of Democracy) protest outside the Court of Appeal demanding the restoration of the rule of law and opposing the appointment of 'neo-judges' in Poland, on August 28, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. President Andrzej Duda's recent appointment of a controversial judge, approved by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has sparked accusations of unconstitutional actions and triggered a new wave of protests in Poland.

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#11524067

29 August 2024

KRAKOW, POLAND - AUGUST 28: An activist holds a placard reading 'Tusk, you have failed' as members of the KOD (Committee for the Defense of Democracy) protest outside the Court of Appeal demanding the restoration of the rule of law and opposing the appointment of 'neo-judges' in Poland, on August 28, 2024, in Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. President Andrzej Duda's recent appointment of a controversial judge, approved by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has sparked accusations of unconstitutional actions and triggered a new wave of protests in Poland.

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#11277662

26 May 2024

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 22: Activists from the CitizenGO advocacy group stage a symbolic protest outside Leinster House, demanding the immediate scrapping of the 'Woke Hate Speech' bill, on May 22, 2024, in Dublin Ireland. Following two failed referendums, citizens are urging the new Taoiseach and Cabinet to scrap the controversial 'Hate Speech' bill, citing threats to speech, conscience, and religion.

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