After France and Germany, riots also in Switzerland, teenager seriously injured

Police intervened in Zürich and Basel due to youth riots involving arson and vandalism. Hundreds built barricades and damaged property. In Zürich, a violent crowd attacked emergency services with fireworks and stones, leading to police using water cannons and tear gas. One minor was seriously injured. Protests echoed similar unrest in Spain and Portugal. In Germany, Frankfurt saw looting and chaos, with over a hundred arrests after a protest turned violent. France experienced further unrest with 565 arrests during a protest against living costs, despite extensive police checks. Demonstrations were organized by GenZ regelt, advocating for better education and climate action.