Tens of thousands of students protested in Vienna due to the underfunding of universities

Thousands of students protested in Vienna against insufficient university funding, claiming it fails to cover rising costs. Organized by the Austrian Students' National Union, the demonstration attracted at least 40,000 participants, exceeding police estimates of 20,000. The protest was triggered by the announcement that Austria's 23 public universities would receive 16 billion euros from 2028 to 2030, while rectors estimate a need of at least 18 billion euros to maintain current standards. Similar protests have erupted across Europe, with unrest reported in France, Italy, and Greece over educational issues.