# Cost-of-Living Protests Spread Across Europe

> Tens of thousands protest cost of living and public services in France and Germany.
- Title: Cost-of-Living Protests Spread Across Europe · MercoPress
- Summary: Tens of thousands protest cost of living and public services in France and Germany. Cost-of-living protests spread across Europe with unrest in France and…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/01/cost-of-living-protests-spread-across-europe-with-unrest-in-france-and-germany
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## Protests Begin in France
Tens of thousands took to the streets of France and Germany on Saturday to protest against the cost of living and deteriorating public services.
## Arrests and Clashes in France
In France, 565 people were arrested during the third day of protests in a month.
## Demonstrations in Paris
70,000 marched along boulevards on the outskirts of paris in halloween costumes.
## Clashes with Police
Masked groups hurled paving stones at police who responded with tear gas and baton charges.
## Key takeaway

Cost-of-living protests spread across Europe with unrest in France and Germany.