France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, visited a large free party near his hometown, which has attracted between 17,000 and 40,000 attendees. The event, held on a military firing range, is part of a protest against the government's repressive policies towards ravers. Nuñez condemned the event and announced stricter penalties for organizing and participating in such gatherings. A significant security operation was deployed, with over 600 gendarmes present, and some attendees were treated for drug-related issues.