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Social unrest spreads across Europe
Europe's streets ignite as fuel costs, housing crises and political tensions spark protests from France to Albania.
In brief
Europe's streets ignite as fuel costs, housing crises and political tensions spark protests from France to Albania. Rising living costs and political instability have triggered widespread protests across Europe, with violent clashes in France, Italy and Albania. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Europe's autumn of protests
Rising fuel costs, school discontent and declining public services fuel weeks of protests across major european cities.
France's student protests
French students block schools for weeks demanding more resources as housing and living costs rise.
Violence in france
2,400 arrests and fires in paris, marseille, lyon and bordeaux as students and rioters throw firebombs.
Spain's housing crisis
Madrid's Puerta del Sol square filled with tents after 87-year-old woman evicted and died.
Spain's political response
Prime minister calls early election after housing measures lack parliamentary support.
Italy's inflation crisis
Italy's inflation hits 4.2% as protests turn violent in turin, bologna and milan.
Albania's anti-corruption protests
Students join anti-government protests demanding prime minister edi rama resign.
Italy's new movement
Oct. 17 Movement plans permanent Saturday demonstrations across italy.
European political tensions
Trump calls for border closures as far-right parties gain electoral support in germany.
“the migrants have taken over france. they must close the borders, fast!”
The takeaway
Rising living costs and political instability have triggered widespread protests across Europe, with violent clashes in France, Italy and Albania.
