In the Gironde region of France, a significant protest took place against the proposed high-speed rail line (LGV) intended to connect Toulouse and Paris by 2032. The demonstration, led by the radical environmental group Soulèvements de la Terre, saw between 800 to 1,000 participants, including a notable number of masked radical activists.

The protestors gathered in Lerm-et-Musset, expressing their opposition to what they describe as a "useless and ruinous" project costing billions of euros.

Authorities seized various weapons, including crossbows and rifles, and reported minor clashes with law enforcement.

The project, while supported by some regional authorities, faces strong opposition from local residents and environmentalists who argue it threatens natural sites and imposes unnecessary financial burdens.

The protestors aim to amplify their message nationally, calling for a halt to the project and advocating for the renovation of existing rail lines instead.