Demonstration of the Fairgrounds, Suspension of the City Council: Back in Images on an Out-of-Standard Day

On Monday, May 19, 2025, dozens of fora protested in Strasbourg against the postponement of the Saint John Fair. Mobilisation did not lead to an agreement.

Since about 6 a.m. this Monday, May 19, the fora have completely blocked access to the administrative center, causing problems of traffic of cars and trams, and also preventing the holding of the municipal council, originally scheduled for 10 a.m. An action to demand the holding of the Fair Saint John 2025. You are summarized this busy day, while the council must normally begin at 6 p.m.

Until 3pm, the fairgrounders blocked all access to the administrative center of the City of Strasbourg on Monday 19 May, causing the stoppage of its services. The city council originally scheduled at 10am should start at 6pm. They claim land for the holding of the Saint-Jean fair, stopped until 2027.

In Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse, taxis protest against the new pricing of medical transport and the competition of the VTCs. In Strasbourg, another event is added: that of the car drivers who denounce the cancellation of the Saint John Fair. Snail operations, slowdowns and blockages are to be expected. Follow the evolution of the situation in real time.

In Strasbourg, Colmar and Mulhouse, taxis protest against the new pricing of medical transport and the competition of the VTCs. In Strasbourg, another event is added: that of the car drivers who denounce the cancellation of the Saint John Fair. Snail operations, slowdowns and blockages are to be expected. Follow the evolution of the situation in real time.