From 7:00 am, inhabitants, neighbors and activists gathered in front of number 74 to try to prevent the intervention. Around 9:00 a.m., a bailiff arrived, accompanied by a locksmith, movers and the police. Noting the presence of around thirty people, they decided to turn back after a peaceful exchange with the demonstrators. The latter were only armed with support messages on leaves and pans to make noise. The discussions lasted only a few minutes.
“There will be no expulsion today, but we can come back anytime“Said the police. The occupants and their supporters say they are relieved, while remaining cautious.
“This house has been occupied for ten months by a group of people, including undocumented, including Palestinian refugees, who decided to occupy it because it has been empty for more than 6 years“, Testifies Claire, a neighbor.
“The expulsion was to take place today. In view of the mobilization, we obtained a small deadline.”
The mobilized collective now intends to go to court to try to convince the owner to start a negotiation.
“She doesn’t want to discuss. However, a temporary occupation agreement would allow a win-win solution“, argue the activists.