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Illegal caravan encampments disrupt football stadiums in France

22.04.2026 04:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Illegal caravan encampments disrupt football stadiums in France
Original source: lejsl.com

In Brief

25 caravans occupied the stadium in Commenailles on April 17, while dozens remain at Stade Léo-Lagrange in Chalon-sur-Saône despite a prefectural order. Local authorities have filed lawsuits.

In the Jura region of France, 25 caravans illegally occupied the grounds of the municipal stadium in Commenailles on April 17. Football club Bresse Jura Foot has been forced to reschedule matches and training sessions. Local authorities have filed a lawsuit with the court in Besançon.

Meanwhile, in Chalon-sur-Saône, several dozen caravans remain at Stade Léo-Lagrange despite a prefectural order to vacate by April 15. The travellers' lawyer has filed a legal challenge against the order, temporarily blocking forced eviction. The community has stated its intention to stay for two weeks.

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