Emmanuel Macron in Toulouse on February 16: everything you need to know for circular in the city center
Emmanuel Macron will be traveling to Toulouse on Wednesday February 16 for the informal meeting of European space ministers. A special security system will be put in place in the city center.
We announced it to you two weeks ago, Emmanuel Macron will be in Toulouse on Wednesday February 16. The President of the Republic will be in the pink city on the occasion of the informal meeting of European Ministers responsible for Space, as part of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union (PFUE).
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Because of this trip and taking into account “that the scale of the event requires ensuring a very high level of security”, the Haute-Garonne prefecture will set up a security device in the city center. Traffic and travel thought that day to be disrupted, especially in the Compans-Cafarelli district. The Midi Dispatch make the point.
Two security zones
The prefecture has set up two security zones in the center of Toulouse, from 07:00 to 19:00, as shown in the map of Toulouse, detailed below.
According to the prefecture, the circulation of pedestrians and vehicles will be authorized but the police are likely to carry out checks in this area. On site, gatherings and demonstrations will be prohibited from 07:00 to 19:00. It will also be forbidden to transport or use firecrackers, real or fake weapons, any object that may constitute a weapon, fuel or any other flammable liquid in a container. The movement of dangerous animals will also be prohibited.
Vehicle traffic will be prohibited. Vehicles parked in this area on February 15 at 10 p.m. will be removed. In addition, only pedestrians who will be accredited for the event or local residents who will provide official proof of access to the area. On site, restaurants and drinking establishments will also be required to close their doors. Again, it will be forbidden to demonstrate in this area.
The Haute-Garonne prefecture also announced the closure of the Compans Cafarelli garden all day on Wednesday February 16. “The operation of the Indigo Toulouse – Place de l’Europe car park will be impacted, indicates the prefecture. The first level must be emptied of all vehicles no later than Tuesday February 15, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. No entry will be possible on Wednesday February 16, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Outings remain possible, except between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. approximately.