177 protests in 12 countries across Europe. Young people demand better living conditions

From September 15 to October 23, Europe saw a surge in protests, reminiscent of the eurozone crisis years. France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium accounted for 80% of these demonstrations. In France, protests began with school blockades, demanding more teachers and better facilities, leading to significant unrest and over 2,000 arrests. Belgium's protests focused on education funding cuts, while Italy faced backlash against restrictions on foreign student enrollment. In Spain and Portugal, housing crises fueled demonstrations against rising costs and eviction laws. In Albania, protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama escalated into violence, while Serbia's student movement emerged after a tragic accident. Germany's protests were smaller, addressing military service and social spending cuts. Further demonstrations are anticipated in November across several countries.