Another wave of protests sweeps Europe over various grievances
Summary
Protests swept major European cities over grievances including living costs, housing affordability and public services, with clashes and arrests reported in several countries. Police tightened security in response to social media calls for gatherings, especially in the Netherlands and Spain.
Key Points
- Tens of thousands marched across France, Germany, Italy and Portugal over living conditions, housing and public services.
- Clashes and arrests were reported in France, Germany, Albania and the Netherlands, while police deployed heavily in several cities.
- In Albania, protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama continued for a 19th day, and in Poland the dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal escalated.
- Spain and the Netherlands increased security after online calls for gatherings raised fears of unrest and vandalism.
